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Masters Theses

2021

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Black Exposure: A New Typology, Teisha Bradley Jun 2021

Black Exposure: A New Typology, Teisha Bradley

Masters Theses

It is clear that the Euro-centric exclusivity and misrepresentation of Black bodies in space has left a void in architectural representation and design. The aim of my thesis is to highlight Black bodies and their experiences in the built environment. Photography is a crucial tool in documenting and narrating these stories. This typology has three identifiers: the figure, ground, and cultural context.


Responsive Markets: Structures Supporting Economic Activity In Postcolonial Mumbai, Bilal Ismail Ahmed Jun 2021

Responsive Markets: Structures Supporting Economic Activity In Postcolonial Mumbai, Bilal Ismail Ahmed

Masters Theses

This project aims to envision a market that engages activity and brings in life from surrounding markets – connecting better into its environment. The project fits into a larger discussion on how architecture left behind by a colonial regime might be addressed formally and conceptually.