Thesis. 1976. M.Arch.--Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Architecture. / Microfiche copy available in Archives and Rotch. / Bibliography: leaf 74. / M.Arch.

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It is not the purpose of this thesis to justify the need of an art museum for each sizeable community. The role that the museum plays in society has long been recognized. The art museum, as now conceived, fits into the pattern of everyone's daily life. It rightfully belongs somewhere near the hub of the community's social, educational, and entertainment life. It resembles the library in that it provides the means for delving deeply into certain given subjects. Yet it can be more useful than a library in that large groups may be informed at the same time. It can sponsor and house local social, cultural and scientific projects. It can, if it will, do all of these things, and it may be designed to serve more specialized needs or an individual community… The purpose, then, of this thesis is to design a museum type for the small city; one that will serve its requirements, and fill the cultural gap now existing in most communities of moderate size. / Master of Science

The Inner Landscape A matrix of cognitive and environmental structures A geometric interface of mind and nature A gallery in the wood / Master of Architecture

This thesis explores the possible resolution of colliding autonomous architectural entities. The manifestation of this resolution occurs in the design of an art museum that utilizes the memory of the Victorian national spirit. The realization of this program underlies the author's continued pursuit to define the entities of boundary and threshold. This entire enquiry is presented through the utilization of photographs, drawings, and supporting text. / Master of Architecture