Includes bibliography. This thesis examines deconstructive writings, employing those strategies as a basis for re-forming approaches to architecture. A theory is posited that a distinction must be made between architecture as idiom and architecture as medium, expressed as a separation between architecture as a built form, Architecture the Idea and A(a)rchitecture as a new direction for framing an approach to its discourse.

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This thesis grew from a curiosity to understand monumentality, form, and design in a project that is rooted in constructional development. The program is a city hall in Rockville, Maryland, in the spirit of a basilica. A city hall should act as a room for the city. This is a place for public matters to be debated, people to meet others, events to be celebrated, and ideas to be discussed. / Master of Architecture

Significance in how the building is made. To celebrate the materiality, the making, of Building is to give it significance, meaning. To make Building a meaningful work there needs to be an inherent structure, order, to the work. This order must be revealed and strengthened through <b>harmony</b>, <b>articulation</b>, and <b>rhythm</b>. / Master of Architecture

The design of a conical room for experiencing a fleeting moment was developed through a series of demonstrative studies. The desired effect of a momentary appearance of a ray of light striking a reflective surface in a room based on the predicted relative position of the sun at set times determined the form, shape, proportions, and surface conditions of the room. / Master of Architecture

Chan Yuk Shing Brain. / "Architecture Department, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Master of Architecture Programme 1998-99, design report." / Includes bibliographical references. / Chapter 00 --- book / Chapter 00.1 --- brief ofbook / Chapter 002 --- design of the book´ؤbookof senses / Chapter 003 --- how to read / book [i]- writing / Chapter 01 --- foreplay / Chapter 01.1 --- acknowledgements / Chapter 01.2 --- preface / Chapter 02 --- prologue explains the thesis topic: unseen vision / Chapter 02.1 --- background study / Chapter 0211 --- sense study / sensation dialogue between blindness & non-blindness / Chapter 0212 --- blindness experience / Chapter - --- spatial experience / Chapter - --- concept of time / Chapter - --- concept of position / Chapter - --- concept of direction / Chapter - --- concept of orientation & mobility / Chapter 02.1.3 --- blindness text / Chapter - --- braille / Chapter 0214 --- novel of vision / Chapter - --- invisible cities / Chapter 02.2 --- existing situation / Chapter 02.3 --- precedent study / Chapter 03 --- vision(s) / Chapter 03.1 --- refer to approach 1 / Chapter 03.1.1 --- sense & concept / Chapter 03.1.2 --- sense & space / Chapter 03.1.3 --- sense & architecture / Chapter 03.2 --- refer to approach 2 / Chapter 03.2.1 --- program??? / Chapter 03.2.2 --- activities / Chapter 03.3 --- refer to approach 3 / Chapter 03.3.1 --- music/ sound / Chapter 03.3.2 --- other symbols / Chapter 04 --- dialogue / Chapter 05 --- spectrum / Chapter 05.1 --- spectrum of vision / Chapter 05.2 --- spectrum from blindness to non- blindness / Chapter 05.3 --- vision???reliable??? / Chapter 06 --- wall / Chapter 07 --- conclusion of book [i]

Ma Ka Man. / "Architecture Department, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Master of Architecture Programme 1998-99, design report." / Includes bibliographical references. / Acknowledgement / Project summary / Abstract : Isolation because of Technology advance and Urbanization / Hypothesis : Integration of computer technology and spatial design to enhance gathering and communication between people / Program : / Mission / Building program / Urban strategy / Design development - Final Design and Design option / Final Design / Building Analysis / Organization concept / Solar studies / Plan and interior motage / Structural analysis / Building Services / Phasal development / Urban strategey / Design Option / Spatial treatment / Structural study / Urban concern : Phrasal development facade treatment / Appendix / Research and findings / Client / Site / Schedule of Accommodation / Bibliography

Lai Wing Sze. / "Architecture Department, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Master of Architecture Programme 2001-2002, design report." / Includes bibliographical references (leaves [49]). / PROLOGUE --- p.1 / THESIS STATEMENT --- p.2 / METHODOLOGY --- p.3 / PERCEPTION & PHENOMENON --- p.4 / INTENTION / RELATION / INTENTION & RELATION / GESTURE IN OUR VISUAL EXPERIENCE --- p.9 / MATERIAL / SURFACE / ENVELOPE / FORM / STRUCTURE / LANDSCAPE / DYNAMICS IN VISUAL EXPERIENCE --- p.15 / MOVING OBJECT / CHANGING PERSPECTIVE / LIGHT / HUMAN ACTIVITY / PROGRAM --- p.19 / DEAF COMMUNITY / THEATRE OF SILENCE / SITE --- p.23 / LOCATION / SITE PHOTO / SOLAR STUDY / EXISTING BUILDINGS / DESIGN STRATEGY --- p.32 / THEATRE-IN-THE-ROUND / WORKING MODEL / FINAL DESIGN --- p.37 / FINAL MODEL / DRAWING / VARYING COMPOSITION