An exploration of reclaiming the monumental in architecture

Author

Steven Alan Blevins

Date of Award

8-2000

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Architecture

Major

Architecture

Major Professor

Tracy Moir McClean

Committee Members

Jon Coddington, David Fox

Abstract

This is an investigation into the possibility of establishing a meaningful monumental architecture within contemporary society. The thesis explores the relationship of the visible and invisible qualities of monumental architecture, to create a lasting architecture for our time. This is explored through the relationship of monument to earth, monument to man, monument to itself and monument to beyond-man. The project through which these relationships are explored IS a weather data collection center located on the abandoned TVA Phipps Bend Nuclear Power Plant site in Hawkins County, Tennessee.

Recommended Citation

Blevins, Steven Alan, "An exploration of reclaiming the monumental in architecture. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 2000.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/9282