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Insert Community: A Revaluation Of Space, Joshua Ramirez
Insert Community: A Revaluation Of Space, Joshua Ramirez
Bachelor of Architecture Theses - 5th Year
This thesis is an attempt to question the way in which we understand and create housing. Currently, there is a growing issue with lack of space within our major and developing cities, creating an increase of demand for higher density buildings, which is especially true for housing. Apartments are typically the answer for higher density, smaller square footage needs, leaving large amounts of uniformly small and repetitive housing units, slowly forcing people to abandon their individuality. The question is, are there no available options for creating more expressive and freeing units for people to be able to live in?
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Revitalized Complex: The Redevelopment Of Abandoned Malls, Kyle Mccormick
Revitalized Complex: The Redevelopment Of Abandoned Malls, Kyle Mccormick
Bachelor of Architecture Theses - 5th Year
This thesis explores two issues with one solution.
The first issue revolves around a large number of dying malls across America. While some still survive, others have become a deserted wasteland. It is reported that close to 2,000 stores will be closing in 2020. According to Business Insider, over 9,300 stores were closed in 2019, breaking the record of 2018, which was an estimated 8,000 stores.
The second issue involves large cities pushing the limits for population density. In cities such as Atlanta, Dallas, and Phoenix the rise in population cannot keep up with the current housing options provided in …
Revitalizing The Charm: Reconstructing Homelessness To Urbanization, Tyrik Grant
Revitalizing The Charm: Reconstructing Homelessness To Urbanization, Tyrik Grant
Bachelor of Architecture Theses - 5th Year
The city of Baltimore is known for its beautiful harbor, distinct neighborhoods, unique museums and the renowned Johns Hopkins Hospital. Most notably, however, Baltimore is known for its delicious choices of crabs and other types of seafood. It is not Maryland’s capital, but it is Maryland’s biggest city and economic hub. The Inner Harbor, Baltimore biggest tourist attraction, is also one of America’s major import and export stations. However, it wasn’t always like this. After World War II, the city lost so much in population and business it became as financially depressed as it had been during the Great Depression. …