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The Stainless-Steel Illuminated Indian, William Chaitkin Jun 1971

The Stainless-Steel Illuminated Indian, William Chaitkin

School of Architecture - All Scholarship

Chaitkin presents an overview of the history and design of the Niagara Mohawk Building in Syracuse, which is considered a master piece of Art Deco Architecture.


The Development Of Structural Form In Franconian Rococo, Michael Warmington Earls Jun 1971

The Development Of Structural Form In Franconian Rococo, Michael Warmington Earls

School of Architecture - All Scholarship

Earl discusses the development and use of structural forms at the time of the late Baroque and early Rococo, referencing many German examples of architecture.


Consistency In Community Identity: Pueblo Bonito, Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, Robert Haley Jun 1971

Consistency In Community Identity: Pueblo Bonito, Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, Robert Haley

School of Architecture - All Scholarship

Haley specifically discusses the form of communities in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico that could be found during the first millenium AD.


Basic Design: Perspectives, Siegfried Snyder Jun 1971

Basic Design: Perspectives, Siegfried Snyder

School of Architecture - All Scholarship

Snyder presents a brief discussion of design concepts, how they've developed, and their applicability.


"Functionalism" - A Source Of Misunderstanding, Carl Steere Myrus Jun 1971

"Functionalism" - A Source Of Misunderstanding, Carl Steere Myrus

School of Architecture - All Scholarship

Myrus sheds light on the much more nuanced definition of the term "functionalism" than is typically understood, noting its abuse, redefinition, and misuse in contemporary contexts.


An Experience With Space, J. Francois Gabriel Jun 1971

An Experience With Space, J. Francois Gabriel

School of Architecture - All Scholarship

Gabriel begins his essay on a philosophical note, describing the poetics of life that are evident in architecture and are a necessity for survival. The rest of the essay describes the design process through the lens of an introductory architectural design class.


Architecture As Responsibility, William G. Reckmeyer Jun 1971

Architecture As Responsibility, William G. Reckmeyer

School of Architecture - All Scholarship

Reckmeyer discusses the essence of Architecture as a unique form of art.


The Rational Systematic Approach: A Necessity For The Future Of Design, Enrico Plati Jun 1971

The Rational Systematic Approach: A Necessity For The Future Of Design, Enrico Plati

School of Architecture - All Scholarship

Plati attempts to describe the systematization of the design process, outlining ways to understand and quantify the elements in a project in an almost scientific and mathematical fashion.