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Generating Tension : Memorial Of Sexual Slavery, Mary Park
Generating Tension : Memorial Of Sexual Slavery, Mary Park
Masters Theses
War crimes, such as slavery and rape can lead to hatred between countries of perpetrators and victims, souring political relationships for generations. Memorials of these atrocities are the physical indication of an effort, however nascent, to continue the dialogue and keep questioning the tragic history. The memorial as a reminder of a specific incident, not only changes the relationship of surrounding spaces within the site but also between different groups that are engaged in that specific history.
In South Korea, the history of sexual slavery by the Japanese Imperial Army during World War II has been a major cause of …
Practicing A Senior Living, Siyu Shuai
Practicing A Senior Living, Siyu Shuai
Masters Theses
Implementation of China’s family planning policy fundamentally changed the traditional core family structure. The family size has become ever smaller, breaking the traditional family model in which three-generation or even four-generation cohabitate. The 4-2-1 family structure (4 grandparents, 2 parents, and 1 child) has become mainstream. This has caused an explosion of senior family and elderly living alone, which now represents a significant social issue in China.
The Chinese government has recognized and responded to the lonely elder problem by creating the so-called Senior Citizen University. The SCU serves as a welcome place in the community, for elder entertainment, study …
Ciudad Informal : A New Model For Urban Living, Rebeca Isabel Peña Reinoza
Ciudad Informal : A New Model For Urban Living, Rebeca Isabel Peña Reinoza
Masters Theses
Why should the poor be forced to live in slums on the periphery of the city when there are empty high-rises in the center? Housing scarcity and densification are increasing challenges in cities as a consequence of urbanization and displacement of communities. By performing a study on informal settlements in the city of Caracas, acknowledging both their strengths and weaknesses, this thesis explores vertical communities and the potential to convert unused high-rise buildings into accessible housing solutions. The Tower of David is both a precedent and the host structure for this thesis, which aims to analyze how collective effort and …