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The Collective Object: Realizing Collective Space In An Era Of Bigness, Laura M. Sherman
The Collective Object: Realizing Collective Space In An Era Of Bigness, Laura M. Sherman
Bachelor of Architecture Theses - 5th Year
Architecture reacted to the Technological Revolution of the late 19th century with inspired proposals of optimistic expectation for the new era. The advancements of elevators, escalators and air conditioning meant almost limitless potential for the scale and scope of the built environment. However, society quickly realized the advantageous reality of this technology: Their buildings no longer needed the cities which surrounded them.
Endless interiors and “cities-within-cities” meant the possibility of a lifestyle where people could choose to never again interact with the undesirables of the true city. The built environment actively resisted the collective. A trend of self-interested architectures affected …
The Collective Object: Realizing Collective Space In An Era Of Bigness, Laura M. Sherman
The Collective Object: Realizing Collective Space In An Era Of Bigness, Laura M. Sherman
KSU Journey Honors College Capstones and Theses
Architecture reacted to the Technological Revolution of the late 19th century with inspired proposals of optimistic expectation for the new era. The advancements of elevators, escalators and air conditioning meant almost limitless potential for the scale and scope of the built environment. However, society quickly realized the advantageous reality of this technology: Their buildings no longer needed the cities which surrounded them.
Endless interiors and “cities-within-cities” meant the possibility of a lifestyle where people could choose to never again interact with the undesirables of the true city. The built environment actively resisted the collective. A trend of self-interested architectures affected …