Masters Theses

Date of Award

8-2002

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Architecture

Major

Architecture

Major Professor

Jon Coddington

Abstract

This thesis asserts that architecture can play a role in weaving together the fibers of the urban fabric by encouraging the development of community in cities. In order to support the creation of viable communities, both diversity and unity can be expressed architecturally. This thesis investigates the architectural unity and diversity of space, form, and program in support of contemporary American communities. unity, n. 1. harmony among the parts or elements of a work producing a single major effect. 2. a whole or totality as combining all its parts into one. diversity, n. 1. variety; multiformity. 2. having various kinds or forms. weave, v. 1 . to interlace so as to form a fabric or material. 2. to form by such interlacing. 3. to weave by combining various elements or details into a connected whole. 4. to introduce as an element into a connected whole. 5. to combine (two or more things) so as to form a whole. 6. to form or construct something by interlacing materials or combining elements.

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