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Glory, North Dakota State University--Fargo
Glory, North Dakota State University--Fargo
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It’s Women’s Hockey meets A League of Their Own! Set in the Great Depression of the 1930’s, this highly engaging and humorous tale follows the journey of four women who set out to form one of the most iconic women’s hockey teams in history. Told with music and dance inspired from the jazz age, GLORY follows the true story of Canada’s own Preston Rivulettes – the pioneering Women’s Hockey Team that fought to play the game they loved, and to prove that hockey isn’t just a sport for men. This inspiring and thrilling play is the feel good story …
Glory, North Dakota State University--Fargo
Glory, North Dakota State University--Fargo
Dramaturgy
It’s Women’s Hockey meets A League of Their Own! Set in the Great Depression of the 1930’s, this highly engaging and humorous tale follows the journey of four women who set out to form one of the most iconic women’s hockey teams in history. Told with music and dance inspired from the jazz age, GLORY follows the true story of Canada’s own Preston Rivulettes – the pioneering Women’s Hockey Team that fought to play the game they loved, and to prove that hockey isn’t just a sport for men. This inspiring and thrilling play is the feel good story …
Redefining An Icon: Stadium Integration Into The Urban Center To Promote Community Engagement, Culture, And Identity In Dallas, Texas, Brandon Lee Peterson
Redefining An Icon: Stadium Integration Into The Urban Center To Promote Community Engagement, Culture, And Identity In Dallas, Texas, Brandon Lee Peterson
Architecture Theses
This thesis is an exploration into how stadium design can foster community engagement, cultural identity, and urban vibrancy in the United States. While many American stadiums often remain isolated from the urban fabric, located on city outskirts or suburbs and used solely for events, European models demonstrate the value of walkable, accessible, and integrated stadiums within mixed-use neighborhoods. Through a multidisciplinary review of urban design theory, economic factors, and programming needs, this research highlights the limitations of current U.S. stadium developments, such as issues of accessibility and underutilized public investment. Using a proposed downtown Dallas soccer stadium, the thesis offers …
Finding Home: Evidence For Change, Ellie E. Eichhorn
Finding Home: Evidence For Change, Ellie E. Eichhorn
Architecture Theses
In the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area there are an average of 957 people who are facing homelessness on any given night. On their journey to permanent housing they usually start at emergency shelters, which provide short-term housing and stability. Though these shelters work for some, most people leave without getting the permanence they need, causing a revolving door effect. So what is a possible solution? The problem of homelessness has inflicted the modern world for as long as it’s been around with very few solutions being 100% effective. But that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t keep trying for those in need. This …
Orpheum Resonance: A Mass Timber Theatre In Burlington, Vermont, Madalyn Diprima
Orpheum Resonance: A Mass Timber Theatre In Burlington, Vermont, Madalyn Diprima
Architecture Theses
This thesis proposes Orpheum Resonance, a mass timber theatre in Burlington, Vermont, that explores the relationship between music, architecture, and storytelling. Grounded in the myth of Orpheus, Robert Fludd’s “music of the spheres,” and theories of atmosphere and layered narrative, the project asks how a theatre can do more than house performance—it can perform itself. Located along North Avenue near Lake Champlain, the design connects the city, waterfront, and community through a civic cultural space. The building uses light and dark, sound and silence, and isolation and community as conceptual layers that shape the visitor experience. Mass timber, carved wood, …
Bridging The Urban Moat In Downtown Fargo: Downtown Riverfront Reconnection, Haitham Al Nemri
Bridging The Urban Moat In Downtown Fargo: Downtown Riverfront Reconnection, Haitham Al Nemri
Architecture Theses
Downtown Fargo is the city's cultural and economic hub, but it is currently constrained by a lack of riverfront activation and an outdated limited variety of building typologies and uses along the eastern downtown edge. The main issue is the lack of a clear physical connection bridging the infrastructure that cuts the civic core off from the Red River. This thesis tackles this problem by proposing a "Reconnection Framework" that combines reusing existing infrastructure, adapting to the harsh "Winter City" climate, and adding mid-scale residential housing, to expand housing options in Fargo downtown. The design proposal transforms the downtown riverfront, …
Temporality Waters: Connecting People To The Brays Bayou Through Memory, Culture, And Identity Experiences In Houston, Texas, Khulda Aamir Obaid
Temporality Waters: Connecting People To The Brays Bayou Through Memory, Culture, And Identity Experiences In Houston, Texas, Khulda Aamir Obaid
Landscape Architecture Theses
Communities across Texas face increasing hydrological pressures from natural climate variability, changing precipitation patterns, and rapid urban growth. Although directly attributing extreme precipitation events to anthropogenic climate change is complicated by internal variability and observational limitations (de Vries et al., 2023; Griffin et al., 2024; IPCC, 2021; National Academies, 2016), cities such as Houston are preparing for more frequent and intense storms. Historical floods—including Tropical Storm Allison, the Memorial Day and Tax Day floods, and Hurricane Harvey—have exposed the limits of Houston’s predominantly hard-infrastructure flood management. The Brays Bayou watershed, particularly the Meyerland neighborhood, shows heightened vulnerability, where impervious surfaces, …
Beyond Home And Child Care Centers: Reimagining Affordable Child Care Through Pod Design In East Grand Forks, Minnesota, Kassidy Allard
Beyond Home And Child Care Centers: Reimagining Affordable Child Care Through Pod Design In East Grand Forks, Minnesota, Kassidy Allard
Architecture Theses
Due to rising operational costs, increasing regulatory pressures, and a steady decline in home-based providers, Minnesota is facing a child care shortage. In turn, the state has adopted community-based family child care, or pod model. A majority of the existing facilities are retrofitted spaces that neglect essential design considerations affecting the daily experiences of children and the well-being of the child care provider. This project explores how architectural design can strengthen and reimagine the emerging pod model by creating an affordable facility designed to prioritize daylight, spatial flexibility, comfort, and safety. This research aims to create a shared environment where …
Fragments Of Civic Life: Reviving Public Life In The Abandoned Mall, Diego Valle
Fragments Of Civic Life: Reviving Public Life In The Abandoned Mall, Diego Valle
Architecture Theses
This thesis investigates adaptive reuse as a method for reviving public life within contemporary American cities through the transformation of abandoned commercial architecture into civic space. Using Hawthorne Plaza Mall as the primary case study, the project examines how the decline of the shopping mall reflects the broader disappearance of third places and informal environments of collective gathering. Grounded in the writings of Ray Oldenburg, Walter Benjamin, Federica Goffi, Marco Frascari, and Alberto Perez Gomez, the thesis interprets the abandoned mall as both a cultural artifact and a spatial framework capable of supporting new forms of participation, encounter, and communal …
How Architecture Can Support Anishinaabe Cultural Identity, Dakota Davis
How Architecture Can Support Anishinaabe Cultural Identity, Dakota Davis
Architecture Theses
This thesis investigates how architecture can support Anishinaabe cultural identity through The Gathering House, a living cultural infrastructure for the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa context. The project responds to cultural disconnection, preservation through separation, restricted access to knowledge, and the absence of a persistent public cultural gathering space. Through research, storytelling, fragment studies, artefact work, precedent analysis, and architectural translation, the thesis develops a spatial framework where culture is practiced rather than only displayed. The final proposal is organized around the approach, the process of descent, and three programmatic realms: Material Making and Memory, Ceremony, and Recorded History. Together, …
Designing For Diaspora: A Culturally Inclusive Landscape Celebrating Filipino Heritage In Winnipeg, Mb, Oakley Gray
Designing For Diaspora: A Culturally Inclusive Landscape Celebrating Filipino Heritage In Winnipeg, Mb, Oakley Gray
Landscape Architecture Theses
Winnipeg, Manitoba, has a diverse population and a special relationship and rich history with the Filipino community and the Philippines. Filipinos have supported Canada through economic and cultural contributions, such as working as medical experts or contributing to political milestones. Contemporary parks and open spaces often do not represent minority communities and their contributions to society. The goal of this thesis is to create an open space, characterized by plazas, pedestrian corridors, and streetscapes, that acknowledges the Filipino community. Additionally, the goal of the design is to promote interaction and cultural expression through site elements, research of case studies and …
The Universal Language Of Music In Architecture: Bridging Cultures Through John Cage And String Theory, Bronson Knight
The Universal Language Of Music In Architecture: Bridging Cultures Through John Cage And String Theory, Bronson Knight
Architecture Theses
Music has been a fundamental part of human culture for tens of thousands of years, shaping and reflecting societal values, language, and stories. Beyond its role as entertainment or ritual, music has historically influenced other art forms, notably architecture. Throughout history, architects have drawn inspiration from musical principles such as harmony and rhythm to create architectural experiences that evoke emotional and multisensory experiences. However, in the modern era, architectural design has often shifted toward pure functionality, usually at the expense of deeper meaning or narrative. This contrast with historic times when music and architecture were intertwined, enhancing each other’s expressive …
A Place To See: Recapturing The Historic Role Of Theatre Through Architecture, Timothy Wren-Bjugstad
A Place To See: Recapturing The Historic Role Of Theatre Through Architecture, Timothy Wren-Bjugstad
Architecture Theses
This thesis examines how we can design theatres to start to encourage audience participation and reclaim the theatres purpose as a seeing place. Through the analysis of theatre’s history from Greece to present day, the works of various theatre thinkers, an examination of a variety of theatrical works, and a synthesis of all the above this thesis presents a theatre design that brings theatres function back to its origins.
Creating Comfort Through Design, Brady Gregoire
Creating Comfort Through Design, Brady Gregoire
Architecture Theses
This thesis project is a combination of five areas of research to create a design that is comforting for families in a time of distress. It investigates the effects that color, materials, lighting, vegetation, and dogs have on people to create a comforting environment. The typology is like a hotel or multi-family housing works with the nearby children's hospital due to being owned by the hospital and its proximity to it. The five areas of focus work in tandem with each other to create an enjoyable and comfortable experience for the occupants. Using pastel colors to create an inviting, fun, …
Architecture Of The Restorative Fragment: The Value Of Art As A Cultural Communicator In Detroit, Korri Ryan Dragt
Architecture Of The Restorative Fragment: The Value Of Art As A Cultural Communicator In Detroit, Korri Ryan Dragt
Architecture Theses
Art and architecture have always been deeply intertwined with the human condition. These areas of humanity give context to our lives and the experiences we share, providing a deeper understanding of ourselves, our communities, and the world we exist in. This traditional value of these artforms has gradually been lost, resulting in a disconnect between cultural contexts and our social spaces. Influenced by the philosophical framework of the restorative fragment, this thesis studies the reintegration of art and architecture as communicators of stories and reimagines the ways in which we interact with the arts in our urban environments. The architecture …
Catharsis In Illness: Atmospheric Healing In The Enclaves Of Detroit, Britta Pfeifer
Catharsis In Illness: Atmospheric Healing In The Enclaves Of Detroit, Britta Pfeifer
Architecture Theses
The following research explores the contemporary hospital and its design through the lens of theory, laying out the deeper problems that exist in the modern system. The treatment of physical sickness over time has drastically improved, but at the cost of emotional and spiritual comfort, healing, and well-being within the hospital setting. These spaces no longer extend from concepts of the whole, interconnected human being and architecture’s origins as a practice of resonance and harmony. The result is medical atmospheres that serve no aid in aligning the body, mind, and soul, and induce further stress on patients. The design proposal …
Sexual Harassment And Employee Identification In Radio Broadcasting, Jillene Krause
Sexual Harassment And Employee Identification In Radio Broadcasting, Jillene Krause
Communication
Sexual harassment is often vaguely defined in policy and the purpose of this study was to learn if employees perceive sexual harassment in vague or specific terms. Exploring radio broadcasting employees was a new area of exploration for the multiple ways employees may identify with their employer: professional, organizational, and group identification (Lammers, Atouba, & Carlson, 2013). For this study I primarily drew on interviews with 17 radio broadcasting employees about sexual harassment definitions and employee identification (profession, organization, and group). A survey instrument was used to collect demographic data and to collect baseline data for identification. Results show that …
The Intersection Of Nature And Knowledge: Red River Valley Science Center, Mason M. Groth
The Intersection Of Nature And Knowledge: Red River Valley Science Center, Mason M. Groth
Architecture Theses
This thesis investigates the establishment of a Natural Science Center in Fargo, North Dakota, as a dynamic hub for informal learning and community engagement. Emphasizing biophilic design, the center integrates natural elements into its architecture and exhibits, creating a space that is not only educational but also health-promoting and psychologically beneficial. The project positions the center as a vital cultural and community hub, fostering a deeper connection between residents and the natural world. It explores how this integration can stimulate learning, enhance community bonding, and reinforce local cultural identity. The study further examines the broader impacts of the center, including …
A Landscape For Play: An Exploration Of Sensory Architecture Solutions For Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Judith Irva Frelich
A Landscape For Play: An Exploration Of Sensory Architecture Solutions For Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Judith Irva Frelich
Architecture Theses
In the kaleidoscope of human experiences, the sensory realm unfolds as a tapestry that uniquely colors our perceptions of the world. For children navigating the intricate landscape of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), this tapestry takes on profound significance as their sensory sensitivities can both illuminate and obscure the path to understanding and learning. The concept of sensory architecture combined with the ‘neuro-typical’ approach presents an innovative and promising solution to developing inclusive spaces for children with ASD. Influenced by ‘the play of light’ and ‘the play of the waves,’ this thesis aims to create an understanding of dynamic interaction, freedom …
Cross-Cultural Carpentry, Reed Robert Reller
Cross-Cultural Carpentry, Reed Robert Reller
Architecture Theses
This thesis analyzes the proficiencies of light-frame wood construction and compares it to the craftsmanship of traditional Japanese carpentry. The goal of this research was to bridge the gap between these two construction styles and create an adaptation in search of a new solution to light-frame wood construction. That adaptation is then applied to a single-family residential project to refine its process and analyze its strengths and weaknesses.
The Future Of Education: Combining Libraries And Museums, Mark Alan Iii Geiss
The Future Of Education: Combining Libraries And Museums, Mark Alan Iii Geiss
Architecture Theses
Archives and their specializations have existed within our societies for hundreds of years, adapting alongside their communities until the advent of the digital age where their physical presence was thrown into question. Can archives such as libraries and museums be integrated through a system that overlaps these specializations in way beyond sharing a structure? In modern times, these spaces compete with businesses in providing a neutral location to further oneself outside of the context of work or home. Exacerbated through problems in American developments lacking third places, especially free to access ones, what facilities that are accessible may be able …
A Translation Of Art: How Architecture Infused With Music Educates Humankind, Kamryn Nicole Brecht
A Translation Of Art: How Architecture Infused With Music Educates Humankind, Kamryn Nicole Brecht
Architecture Theses
During the 18th century, humans started to perceive the world around them differently. Structures were designed with the assumption that the meaning of the building would follow afterwards, instead of building with initial purpose. The world we reside in is now full of buildings that are cheaply constructed, unaesthetic, and not serving the needs of a site or its corresponding community. To return to architecture with meaning, architecture must once again be used as a narration for human life. This thesis is a study on how the art of music can be translated into the field of architecture in a …
Illuminating Connections: A Theatrical Intervention In Urban Loneliness, Carter J. Huber
Illuminating Connections: A Theatrical Intervention In Urban Loneliness, Carter J. Huber
Architecture Theses
Amidst the hustle of urban life, an epidemic of loneliness grips our modern cities, casting shadows upon the once vibrant display of community. Before the 19th century, public spaces thrived as stages where every encounter was a theatrical exchange, a space to recognize oneself through the presence of others. However, the cityscape shifted with time, veiling the human connection behind privatization and specialization. This project intertwines theater and urban intervention to capture the fleeting moments of human connection. Each scene serves as a bridge between solitude and community, inviting audiences to rediscover the beauty of shared experiences. Through storytelling, we …
Cultural District: Nexus Of Cultures: How Can Architecture Be Utilized To Reshape Narratives Of Nationalism And Foster A Sense Of Global Unity Within A Responsive Sustainable Cultural District In Aden, Yemen?, Amin Abdi
Architecture Theses
The world today is increasingly divided along nationalistic lines, with people often forgetting their shared humanity in favor of their national identities. It is disheartening to observe the rise of divisive nationalism, fostering an "us versus them" mentality. This categorization of individual based on nationality often leads to conflicts and undermines the shared humanity that should bind us together. The need to rekindle a sense of global unity becomes apparent, and architecture can serve as a powerful tool in reshaping these narratives, which can also serve as a potent tool for expressing and reinforcing nationalistic sentiments. This research aims to …
New Breath For Johannesburg: Adaptive Reuse Of Ponte Tower And The Imagining Of Witpoortjie Tower As Catalysts That Foster Urban And Social Growth, Joseph Seelhammer
New Breath For Johannesburg: Adaptive Reuse Of Ponte Tower And The Imagining Of Witpoortjie Tower As Catalysts That Foster Urban And Social Growth, Joseph Seelhammer
Architecture Theses
Adaptive reuse is the architecture of the future. In every single metropolis, city, town or village there are buildings that are decrepit, dysfunctional, or disused. In the future, adaptive reuse will encompass a huge percentage of architecture projects. In many areas giving new life to one of these buildings can act as a starting point for the surrounding area to come back to life, as they are usually not the only part of a neighborhood that needs help. This thesis explored how using architecture and adaptive reuse as a catalyst for urban revitalization can bring new life to a downtown …
Adaptive Reuse: Repurposing A Vacant College Campus For New Occupancy, Jami Ewart
Adaptive Reuse: Repurposing A Vacant College Campus For New Occupancy, Jami Ewart
Architecture Theses
Adaptive reuse has been a design strategy in buildings existing for centuries. The adaptation of a building, also known as recycling or conversion, is the process of reusing an existing building other than what it was originally built or designed for. This element of design has enabled generations to derive a sense of continuity and stability from their physical surroundings. This paper examines the context of adaptive reuse through extensive research: its history and evolution, the importance of cultural memory and historical preservation, the question of value in design, sustainability, and the overarching idea of designing through time. The information …
Versatile Venue: How Can The Acoustics Of A Space Be Optimized For Varied Performances?, Derek Freborg
Versatile Venue: How Can The Acoustics Of A Space Be Optimized For Varied Performances?, Derek Freborg
Architecture Theses
Live music and performance have been an integral part of the entertainment industry for decades. This research focuses on how the live experience can be enhanced, to benefit both the performer and audience. Utilizing historically effective design strategies, material choices, and acoustic comparisons in the design process to create a venue like no other. The hall is designed with the optimization of acoustics in mind. This is focused within un-amplified performance halls which have the capability to transform into amplified halls. Simulations of the halls determined the acoustic capability within each, and what kinds of performances can take place. This …
A Reader Response Approach To Storytelling And Tabletop Games: The Player's Experience Of Dungeons And Dragons And Its Pedagogical Applications, Noah Hansen
English
Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) is a role-playing game (RPG) that has exploded in popularity since its conception in the 1970s. This paper aims to examine how D&D, and other RPGs like it, can be utilized within an academic setting by utilizing Reader Response theory. This theory, pioneered by theorists Louise Rosenblatt and Wolfgang Iser, would serve to measure the impact that D&D has on the players. Using an IRB approved study, this paper views the emotional impact, literary experience, and individual connections that participants make while playing D&D to show the worth that D&D has as a literary tool and …
Chernobyl: Beyond Disaster, Alexandra Messner
Chernobyl: Beyond Disaster, Alexandra Messner
Architecture Theses
In 1986, the Chernobyl disaster shook the world, leaving a scar on the land and a wound in the hearts of those who lived through it. In response, an architectural thesis project has been proposed - a memorial development in the heart of Pripyat that seeks to honor the victims, celebrate the resilience of the human spirit, and restore the beauty of this “ghost town”. A unique elevated path system will serve as a bridge between the past and the future, enabling visitors to explore the surrounding landscape without disturbing the natural environment. It is a testament to the power …
Celebrating The Past While Creating The Present & Imagining The Future Through The Hamline Midway Library, Hailey O'Connor
Celebrating The Past While Creating The Present & Imagining The Future Through The Hamline Midway Library, Hailey O'Connor
Architecture Theses
Architecture is more than four walls and a roof. It becomes a beacon of a community. As a country the United States is relatively young, hence the architecture is not as historic as other countries. As a whole, there seems to be a pattern that if the building is not working, tearing it down and starting over is the only option. Throughout this thesis there will be research on why preserving these historic buildings is essential and why they are important to the community surrounding the building. The Hamline Midway Library is only one example of buildings being torn down …