Browsing Architecture Dissertations and Theses by Title
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Transformation beyond restoration
(2022-10)RESEARCH QUESTION How can a performing arts centre in the historic town of Ōamaru help create a more enticing environment for the younger generation? ABSTRACT Small towns in New Zealand are a pleasure to be in because ... -
A transient life: Stripping life back to its basic daily rituals to focus on the art of socializing around a portable architecture
(2011)Some proportion of the world’s population has always been committed to a life of nomadism. This transient way of life is, for some, a means of survival, a way to secure their next meal. For others, a nomadic lifestyle ... -
Transitions and thresholds in the urban environment : activating space and identifying place
(2012)Personal transport and communication technology have contributed significantly to the erosion of quality urban space. Together they have weakened the relationships between people within neighbourhoods through their ability ... -
Translating the transcendent : drawing on Hindu spiritual traditions in the making of a therapeutic healing place
(2019)RESEARCH QUESTION: How can the conceptions of Hindu spirituality be applied in the formation of holistic architectural spaces? ABSTRACT: Mental health is a serious issue among university students. Recent studies provide ... -
Turning the tide : an architectural project addressing the urgent need for awareness and education on water safety at New Zealand beaches. An exploration of an educational portal to Hot Water Beach
(2017)RESEARCH QUESTION: How can aspects from our coastal environment and history be considered to inform the architectonic design of Surf Life Saving facilities? ABSTRACT: As an island nation the ocean is an integral aspect ... -
Tutū faʻatasi: A natural disaster relief centre in Poutasi, Sāmoa
(2022-05)RESEARCH QUESTION How can integrating cultural Sāmoan tectonics into a modern disaster relief centre help bring Sāmoan communities together while providing solutions for disaster relief issues? ABSTRACT The South ... -
Tūrangawaewae : exploring the relationship between two indigenous cultures, and their connection to their ancestral land
(2017)RESEARCH QUESTION: How can one culture’s architecture be built in another culture’s landscape, when both groups’ identities are tied to their ancestral lands? ABSTRACT: This research explores New Zealand Māori and ... -
Twice exceptional : shaping supportive environments for neurodiversity
(2020)RESEARCH QUESTION: How can schools be designed to help shape supportive and encouraging learning environments for primary to high school students that are neurologically diverse? ABSTRACT: Twice Exceptional (2E) is ... -
Un-common boundaries : an architectural interface between experience & protection
(2013)With its isolated location, and variation in climate and land formations, New Zealand is privileged with an abundance of wildlife unique to these islands. Our indigenous flora, fauna, and the environment they inhabit, make ... -
Under one roof : hybrid architecture for Auckland
(2017)This project is an attempt to answer the question: How can the design of a mixed-use high-rise building provide a solution to urban sprawl and increase sustainability? The exponential growth of the human population ... -
Unlocking the potential of neglected urban spaces : Mangere Bridge West : community connection to the natural landscape
(2018)RESEARCH QUESTION: Is there an urban architecture that can connect a light rail transport hub with the local landscape to unlock a sense of community within the Māngere Town Centre? Urban green spaces play a vital role ... -
Urban Bhishti : Infrastructure for the sacred
(2017)RESEARCH QUESTION: How can water infrastructure be developed to create a place of significance and progress in an Urban Indian context? ABSTRACT: The need to protect any country’s freshwater resources is becoming ... -
Urban bike-sheds: Commuter cycle facilities infilling marginal urban spaces
(2010)This research project investigates the potential of developing currently un-, and under-utilised compact sites within the existing urban built environment. The base programme of the project involves the provision of dedicated ... -
Urban connections: improving user experience in transit oriented development
(2019)RESEACH QUESTION: How can mixed-use development and its connections to a series of urban spaces improve user experience at one of Auckland’s major transport nodes? ABSTRACT: Historically, the city of Auckland has been ... -
An urban verge: Designing an adaptable events centre
(2009)RESEARCH QUESTIONS: Why have I chosen to design an environmentally sustainable building? What principles of design would make an events centre on the waterfront more sustainable? To what extent can these principles ... -
Urban village : exploring synergies between affordability and sustainability
(2010)The stand alone suburban dwelling is no longer suitable for our steadily growing population, changing urban demographics, lifestyle preferences and the rising economic and ecological cost of excessive commuting. The push ... -
Urban | Suburban :an investigation into the effects of transport and planning on Auckland’s built form
(2017)Research question: How can Auckland intensify its local centres yet retain the characteristics that define it? The History of Auckland’s urban form has been defined by trends in planning and the way that we move around ... -
Urbane graffiti
(2012)RESEARCH QUESTIONS: How can architects provide design solutions for urban areas in need of revitalisation? What architectural strategies can be utilised in order to enhance urban areas in need of revitalisation? This ... -
Using the concept and architectural components of a bazaar as a means of creating architectural spaces that stimulate and awaken the senses
(2011)This research project aims at researching the different architectural components and programmes of a traditional Iranian bazaar, and at exploring ways in which a new architectural space in Auckland city can awaken the four ... -
Va he seh (my new home) : a repatriation of the Burmese diaspora
(2020)RESEARCH QUESTION: How can architectural intervention support the repatriation of refugees and enable them to create a self-reliant village? PROJECT OUTLINE: The site of the project is on the east of Thanlwin River ...