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    • Gateway Centre - Minneapolis, Minnesota 

      Olschlager, Gordon A. (North Dakota State University, 1978)

    • Architecture and biophilia: Creating spaces that promote a positive affiliation with nature and the living world 

      Sjoquist, Jenny (North Dakota State University, 2003)
      The outdoors and its natural elements have become a growing interest to me in the last couple of years – especially the reasons why people are attracted to them. I believe one of the major reasons is to escape everyday ...

    • Business center for independent musicians 

      Pfaff, Russell John (North Dakota State University, 2005)
      “In music, the meter, tempo and related rhythms are referred to as time. In architecture, there exists the idea of the fourth dimension. This theory suggests that architectural forms and spaces are experienced not just in ...

    • South Central High School: Redefining Community 

      Armstrong, Leah (North Dakota State University, 2005)
      My proposal is for the design of a new high school that would consolidate the schools of Colome, Gregory, Burke and eventually, Bonesteel-Fairfax. I am interested in designing for the rural educational philosophy. The ...

    • Bully Pulpit Club House & Retreat 

      Aldinger, Karla Jean (North Dakota State University, 2005)
      Historic Medora is a unique mix of spectacular scenery, wildlife, outdoor adventure, entertainment, dining and shopping nestled in the beautiful North Dakota badlands. Located just 3 miles south of Historic Medora lies ...

    • Movie House: Fantasizing the Ideal, Saint Paul, Minnesota 

      Bean, Travis Sheridan (North Dakota State University, 2005)
      The focus for this thesis project is the need to represent the real or fantasize the ideal in an urban environment with the design of a multi screen movie house. Designing a structure which involves a transition from the ...

    • Cohousing: Housing the Boomers 

      Bengtson, Valerie C. (North Dakota State University, 2005)
      With the largest generation coming close to the retirement age, there is a high demand for new communities aimed at appealing to the baby boomers and the future generations. Throughout this project, elements such ...

    • Olympic Stadium for New York City, 2012 

      Chisholm, Jason (North Dakota State University, 2005)
      New York City offers the Olympic movement the chance to tell a very powerful story. It has eight million of the most culturally diverse people in the world. This diversity can only be strengthened by the influence the ...

    • Air and Space Museum of Minnesota: A Recreation of History Through Architecture 

      Dauer, Becky E. (North Dakota State University, 2005)
      At 10:35 am, December 17, 1903 for a mere 12 seconds, changed our future forever. The discovery of flight was one of the greatest accomplishments during the 20th century and should be celebrated in such a way. The ...

    • Building Community: A Mixed Use Urban Redevelopment Project With an Emphasis on Community Sustainability, St. Paul, Minnesota 

      Collis, Rebecca L. (North Dakota State University, 2005)
      This thesis will be a study of mixed use facilities in an urban area in an effort to find a design that is not only aesthetically pleasing, but encourages community growth and development. Research will look into reasons ...

    • Contemporary American Culture & Architecture in Relation to the Use, Intake, and Characteristics of Advertisements and the Media: A Research Institution and Public Information Center 

      Brandel, Jennifer (North Dakota State University, 2005)
      By analysis of the contemporary American Culture, specifically media driven consumerism, architecture can be informed and designed to react to and embrace current trends. In order for architecture to be as ubiquitous as ...

    • Creating Something Old: Bringing New Housing Back Within City Limits 

      Greff, Ty D. (North Dakota State University, 2005)
      How long should a building last; twenty years, thirty years? What if a building is still standing? There is a better answer than demolition and forgetting. Buildings can be rebuilt, reused and recycled back into ...

    • Science Museum of Fargo: A Study of the Social Values of Cultural Buildings 

      Draeger, Douglas R. (North Dakota State University, 2005)
      There are certain values that have been assigned throughout history to cultural buildings that are dedicated to the arts and sciences. The result of a search to further understand these values will lead to architectural form ...

    • Color, Light, Form & Sound: A New Religious Building for Common Ground Church 

      Cain, Jason D. (North Dakota State University, 2005)
      Commonly, the word 'church' is most often associated with Christians, and the word 'church' is both defined as the building for worship, as well as the congregation. The religious building is a space used to worship and ...

    • The Regeneration of Lake George: A New Library for St. Cloud 

      Hines, Brianna C. (North Dakota State University, 2005)
      Outdoor activities play an important role in everyone’s lives. As a child, I was able to count on an assortment of activities provided at St. Cloud’s Lake George Park Recreation Area. Within the past decade, this area ...

    • NDSU Hockey Arena: A Gateway to Community and Athletics 

      Helland, Jesse J. (North Dakota State University, 2005)
      NDSU Club Hockey was established in 1983. The success of the program was seen at a national level as NDSU teams won national championships in seven of their first eight seasons. With the help of faculty and students, ...

    • A Home to Run to: YWCA Shelter Complex for Fargo, North Dakota 

      Helling, Reggi (North Dakota State University, 2005)
      The purpose of this thesis project is to create a place for the Young Women’s Christian Association to provide assistance to troubled women and children in the Fargo area and surrounding communities. This project will ...

    • Facility for Industrial Technology and Power Generation 

      Koedam, Andrew E. (North Dakota State University, 2005)
      The University of Minnesota is currently among the top four leaders in the nation for industrial and mechanical engineering research. Their demand for innovative testing and research facilities grows as new discoveries ...

    • Train Station and Historical Interpretation Center 

      Kempton, Sara (North Dakota State University, 2005)
      The building type that is being proposed is a passenger train station combined with an interpretation center creating a multi-use structure. Train travel is an experience that is under emphasized as a means of travel ...

    • Resource and Diagnostic Center for Developmental Disabilities 

      Kelash, Erin Rae (North Dakota State University, 2005)
      Psychology as it relates to architecture was investigated in order to determine appropriate design requirements for a resource and diagnostic center for individuals with developmental disabilities. The fundamental ...