Design, Architecture & Art, School of: Recent submissions
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Chrysopoeia: A Transcendental Metamorphosis of Consciousness
(North Dakota State University, 2024)As of 2024 the world is in a mental health crisis. Now more than ever mental health is an incredibly important topic, especially after the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the situation as dire as it is, places ... -
Stories of Separation: Reunifying the Emotional Border of the Korean 38th Parallel
(North Dakota State University, 2024)When encountering conditions with unknown aspects, it is an impulse to occupy them with experiences and memories to alleviate the associated feelings and reach a form of understanding. This thesis explores how our ... -
Expedition Interim: Projects on a Journey Towards Equity
(North Dakota State University, 2024)As systemic local inequities continue to malform cities without official accountability, the options for architectural intervention seem limited. Not many artistic avenues exist to combat issues of unilaterally failing ... -
A Path to Reconnection: Using Architecture to Restore the Relationship Between Humankind and the Natural World
(North Dakota State University, 2024)Humans and the natural world once shared a profound connection through the reciprocal nature of their relationship. Due to the continuous changes in the technology and customs of society, as well as the apprehension of ... -
Cosmic Curiosities and Earthy Wonders: A Sensuous Reimagining of the Denver Museum of Nature and Science
(North Dakota State University, 2024)The Denver Museum of Nature and Science envisions a transformation that acknowledges our connection to nature, aiming to deepen our understanding of this relationship. This transformation stems from the belief that humans ... -
Meeting Inevitabilities: How Architecture Can Aid in Our Acceptance of Death and Improvement of Life
(North Dakota State University, 2024)Meeting Inevitabilities seeks to explore design in relation to life, death, and memory. In the modern age, there is a significant lack of space for human interaction and connection surrounding the events of death, which ... -
Dreaming of Home: Connected, Emotional, and Inspiring Dwelling in New York's Superblocks
(North Dakota State University, 2024)In the past, homes provided a way to connect to the world, the community and oneself. Moving through time, the house changed shape and these connections became weaker, yet the longing for a home where one belongs stayed. ... -
Illuminating Connections: A Theatrical Intervention in Urban Loneliness
(North Dakota State University, 2024)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 ... -
Psychosomatic Transformation: The Cathartic Cycle of Time and Healing
(North Dakota State University, 2024)Concerning healthcare today, it is clear to see that there is a disconnect between our understanding of physical health and of mental health. Not having access or not being able to afford any type of medical treatment is ... -
A Landscape for Play: An Exploration of Sensory Architecture Solutions for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
(North Dakota State University, 2024)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 ... -
Divinity Through Metaphor: A Poetic Observation of the Cosmos
(North Dakota State University, 2024)For centuries, the connection between cosmic phenomena and spiritual narratives has imbued celestial events with a sacred significance, integrating them deeply into the fabric of human culture. However, the rise of scientific ... -
Absorbent Minds: Challenging Utopia Through Atmospheric Architecture
(North Dakota State University, 2024)Since the time of John Amos Comenius the way in which we teach has remained constant. A simplified metaphor for learning amplifies the argument that the view of early education is in a utopian state. When in reality the ... -
A Translation of Art: How Architecture Infused with Music Educates Humankind
(North Dakota State University, 2024)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 ... -
Arachnid Sports + Entertainment Complex
(North Dakota State University, 2024)Las Vegas has become a sport energized metropolis. The city not only offers shows, restaurants, and gambling, but now also a successful professional sports market. At the cost of more infrastructure, Vegas has also lost ... -
Reimagining the Police Station: Fostering Community Connection Through Architectural Design
(North Dakota State University, 2024)American community between the police and minority communities, particularly the African-American community, is a significant challenge in American society. This thesis advocates for design to support community policing ... -
Kibera Public School: Empowering Kenya Through the Use of Local Materials and Labor
(North Dakota State University, 2024)Kibera Public School seeks to empower the individuals living in Kibera Slum, Kenya, through the use of local materials and labor. Due to Kibera’s substantial percentage of children who are not attending school, Kibera ... -
New Breath for Johannesburg: Adaptive Reuse of Ponte Tower and the Imagining of Witpoortjie Tower as Catalysts that Foster Urban and Social Growth
(North Dakota State University, 2024)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 ... -
Healthier Homes: Integrating Emerging Design Strategies into Affordable Housing
(North Dakota State University, 2024)This research focuses on healthy building materials and sustainable practices and how to integrate those practices into an affordable housing development in Duluth, MN. I will be investigating new sustainable materials ... -
A Riverfront Revival: Transforming St. Paul's Downtown in Synergy with the Mississippi River
(North Dakota State University, 2024)St. Paul is the capital city of Minnesota and a very historical area. It is one of the biggest cities in the state and has started the birth of other cities in the metropolitan area. It has been a leader to other cities ... -
The Refugee Camp Evolved: Hyper-Modern Urbanism vs. Vernacular Urbanism
(North Dakota State University, 2024)With an ever-increasing number of displaced people, the world has seen a constant need for basic human necessities such as food, water, and shelter. Refugee camps are intended to be necessary, quick solutions to house ...