Browsing Architecture Dissertations and Theses by Title
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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 ... -
Variations : flexibility and adaptability in medium density housing
(2012)RESEARCH QUESTIONS: 1. How might/can architects design houses that will respond to and change with individual needs? 2. In what way can housing at medium density beable to achieve flexibility and adaptability? This ... -
Vertical schools ready for take off?
(2019)RESEARCH QUESTION: As Auckland city gets dense, are vertical schools a more viable option? ABSTRACT: This research project concerns the investigation into and design of a ‘vertical school’ in Auckland. As a relatively ... -
Vertical sublime architecture
(2017)RESEARCH QUESTION: How can the notion of the sublime be evoked within architecture to experience the vertical realm following the Christchurch earthquakes? ABSTRACT: The sublime was a philosophical movement that ... -
The vertical village : reinterpretation of the housing paradigm for the ageing population
(2015)This research explores New Zealand’s current trends, development and future needs for the ageing population with regards to retirement living and housing for the aged in Auckland. Specifically focusing on the needs and ... -
Vertical village In the Heart of Auckland CBD
(2017)Auckland’s population continues to increase every year, shown as the fastest growth in New Zealand. People from everywhere in the world come to Auckland to travel, work and study, making Auckland their new home. However, ... -
Village in the sky : within city limits
(2017)RESEARCH QUESTION: How can the needs and wants of a "Baby-boomer" retirement community be successfully provided in a high-density, high-rise development on a site within Auckland's City Limits? Village in the Sky ... -
Visual tactility : architectural photography and tactile design process
(2007)RESEARCH QUESTION: To investigate the designing potential of the photograph in architecture, through tactile design processes. It can be argued there are two familiar ways architecture is portrayed in a photographic ... -
Voice of the voiceless: Empowering young people through music
(2021)RESEARCH QUESTION How can a community performing arts centre empower young people through the learning, making, and performance of music? ABSTRACT Young people typically struggle to find a place within society where ...
