This was a project undertaken to express my desire for a return to the libraries of grand reading rooms. lt was as well a project to try my hand at juxtaposing large masonry piers or walls with light steel trusses. In retrospect, though these two ideas remained my motivating forces, it became a project by which to begin to understand the difference between a well defined idea and willfulness. / Master of Architecture

The two libraries and studies that follow are the products of an exploration into the problematic relation of man to nature. The work specifically examines the fact that while we are unquestionably a part of nature we are, at the same time, separated from it by our self-awareness. We exist as both symbolic and physical beings. As Christian Norberg-Schulz notes, we are precariously situated between the earth and the sky. Focusing on the fundamental elements of light and shadow, the projects explore the issues of separation and inclusion. It is hoped that a glimpse of the innate terror, wonder and beauty of our daily existence may be revealed. The work deals specifically with the making of layers and edges while accentuating spatial flow and continuity. The desire is to bring the library patron into close contact with nature while simultaneously emphasizing a profound separation. Complementary to this is an interest in highlighting a perception of leaving and returning. Reading involves leaving one's present awareness in order to pursue another that is revealed through the pages of a book. One may gain a new perspective on the world through one's literary ventures. Regardless, however, of the distance one may symbolically travel one must always return to the immediacy of one's present situation. Seemingly endless possibility is balanced by the confinement imposed by one's own mortality. In each project the visitor moves through layers of light and space, crossing a small, enclosed courtyard before reaching the main body of the library. Once inside, he regains a view of the courtyard as he sits down by the window to read. By emphasizing distance through layering, the visitor is withdrawn from the hectic cityscape and focused on the subtle interplay of light and shadow on simple concrete walls and on the fluttering leaves and branches of a tree. It is hoped that by withdrawing the visitor from the city and reminding him of his peculiar relation to nature he may renew his awareness of the human condition. / Master of Architecture

This project represents a continuous search for an understanding of order and totality in architecture. Through consideration of the ideas inherent in music and in mathematics, I realized order in architecture is not only enriching to the project but critically necessary. The task then became to translate these ideas from the realms of music and mathematics to the realm of architecture. The design of this music school is a manifestation of these ideas and has been a generator for further study. / Master of Architecture

Thesis. 1976. M.Arch.--Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Architecture. / Microfiche copy available in Archives and Rotch. / Bibliography: leaf 38. / by David R. Mayner. / M.Arch.

This thesis choreographs the procession around and within a tower. An alternating sequence of compression and expansion of space creates a rich spatial experience. Each moment along the sequence is meant to complement or contrast the others, exaggerating their effect. The tower's form is designed by producing and then selecting from a series of potential solutions. Each iteration is guided by the aforementioned sequence of spatial conditions. / Master of Architecture

Master of Architecture

The Art Department at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is based in the leased space of the Armory and in the basement of Owens Hall. The Art Department also holds classes in as many as four other buildings on campus. My proposal is to consolidate the Art Department’s activities into one formal building. I call this building The Visual Arts Plant. The Visual Arts Plant contains the rooms, equipment, machinery, tools, instruments, and fixtures necessary to facilitate and promote a visual arts education. This thesis is a documentation of my ideas for The Visual Arts Plants. / Master of Architecture

Thesis (M. Arch)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Architecture, 1978. / MICROFICHE COPY AVAILABLE IN ARCHIVES AND ROTCH. / Includes bibliographical references. / M.Arch

Thesis. 1975. M.Arch.--Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Architecture. / Bibliography: leaf 26. / by Dennis J. Fogarty. / M.Arch.

Mo Kar Him. / "Architecture Department, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Master of Architecture Programme 2010-2011, design report." / Includes bibliographical references (p. 440). / Chapter i. --- Report Structure / Acknowledgements --- p.01 / Contents --- p.02 / Abstract --- p.00 / Chapter 00. --- """Thesis Structure.""" --- p.05 / Chapter ii. --- Theory / Chapter 01. --- """What you see is What you get.""" --- p.12 / Chapter 01.01 --- The World of Image --- p.14 / Chapter 01.02 --- Inferiority vs Exteriority --- p.16 / Chapter 01.03 --- Programmatic Architecture --- p.20 / Chapter 01.04 --- Internal and External Functions --- p.30 / Chapter 01.05 --- Absolute Architecture --- p.32 / Chapter 01.06 --- Definition --- p.33 / Chapter iii. --- Methodology / Chapter 02. --- """Return to Functions.""" --- p.36 / Chapter 02.01 --- From Programmes to Functions --- p.38 / Chapter 02.02 --- Programmatic Mapping --- p.40 / Chapter 02.03 --- Understanding of Spatial Setting --- p.46 / Chapter 02.04 --- Categorization of Spaces --- p.54 / Chapter 02.05 --- Conclusion and Definition --- p.56 / Chapter 03. --- " ""More is More.""" --- p.58 / Chapter 03.01 --- "The ""Old"" Monumentality" --- p.60 / Chapter 03.02 --- Aggregation of Spaces --- p.62 / Chapter 03.03 --- Aggregation of Functions --- p.66 / Chapter 03.04 --- Definition --- p.67 / Chapter 04. --- """Space is to Communicate.""" --- p.68 / Chapter 04.01 --- Hong Kong's Commercial Vernaculars --- p.70 / Chapter 04.02 --- Discovering Spatial Setting --- p.71 / Chapter 04.03 --- Case Studies --- p.72 / Chapter 04.04 --- Comparison and Definition --- p.120 / Chapter 05. --- """Consumption of Time.""" --- p.122 / Chapter 05.01 --- Programme vs Time --- p.124 / Chapter 05.02 --- Observation and Definition --- p.146 / """Theory & Methodology.""" --- p.148 / Summary and Conclusion --- p.150 / Manifesto --- p.150 / Definition Directory --- p.152 / Chapter N1 --- Research Book / Chapter iv. --- Design Research / Chapter 06. --- """History of Architecture of Money.""" --- p.156 / Chapter 07. --- """The Stock Exchanges - Case Studies.""" --- p.164 / London Royal Exchange (1667 - 71) --- p.166 / The Exchange of Bristol (1741 - 43) --- p.170 / Frankfurt Stock Exchange (1845) --- p.174 / "Beurs van Berlage, Amsterdam (1898 - 1903)" --- p.178 / The Chicago Slock Exchange (1893 - 94) --- p.182 / Tokyo Slock Exchange (2000) --- p.186 / Hong Kong Stock Exchange (2006) --- p.190 / Chapter 08. --- """Functions of Money,""" --- p.194 / Chapter 08.01 --- Five Functions of Money --- p.196 / Chapter 09. --- """Symbolic Function of Money.""" --- p.198 / Chapter 09.01 --- Hang Seng Index vs Historical Incidents --- p.200 / Chapter 10. --- """Programmes and Time.""" --- p.202 / Chapter 10.01 --- Exchange for Goods --- p.204 / Chapter 10.02 --- Exchange for Services --- p.206 / Chapter 10.03 --- Exchange for Derivatives --- p.208 / Chapter 10.04 --- Exchange for Moral Value --- p.210 / Chapter 11. --- """ Functions of Space.""" --- p.212 / Chapter 11.01 --- Consumption Space Study --- p.214 / Chapter 11.02 --- Spatial Typology Study's Manual --- p.215 / Chapter 12. --- """ Functions and Time.""" --- p.230 / Chapter 12.01 --- Study of Situation vs Time --- p.232 / Chapter v. --- Design Strategy / Chapter 13. --- """Argumentation.""" --- p.236 / The Duck --- p.235 / The Decorated Shed --- p.240 / The Icon --- p.242 / Image and Architecture --- p.244 / Chapter 14. --- """Design Strategy - New Monumentality.""" --- p.246 / Internal Monumentally / [past] --- p.248 / [New] --- p.250 / External Monumentality / [past] --- p.252 / [New] --- p.254 / Chapter 15. --- """Un-Thinking Architecture.""" --- p.256 / Chapter 15.01 --- Understanding of Spatial Practice --- p.256 / Chapter 15.02 --- Schedule of Accommodation --- p.260 / Chapter 15.03 --- Matrix of Space vs Function --- p.262 / Chapter 16. --- """Programmes and Share.""" --- p.284 / Chapter 16.01 --- The Business Model --- p.286 / Chapter vi. --- Special Study / Chapter 17. --- Special Study[i]-The Context --- p.290 / Chapter 17.01 --- The Site / Chapter 17.02 --- Media and the City / Chapter 17.03 --- Summation of Elevations / Chapter 18. --- Special Study --- p.298 / Chapter 18.01 --- Media Typology Study --- p.300 / Type 01 --- p.302 / Type 02 --- p.304 / Type 03 --- p.306 / Type 04 --- p.308 / Type 05 / Type 06 --- p.311 / Chapter 19. --- " ""Special Study [iii]-Media Application.""" --- p.314 / Chapter 19.01 --- Screen Resolution Study / Slock Exchange / Gambling (Horse Racing) / Charity Show / Auction House / Shopping Mall / Chapter 20. --- Special Study[iv]-Media Arcthitecture. --- p.322 / Chapter 20.01 --- Media as Architecture. --- p.324 / Chapter 20.02 --- Media is the Message --- p.326 / Chapter 21. --- Special Study [v]-THe Media Facade. --- p.328 / Chapter vii. --- Design Demonstration / Chapter 22. --- """The Architecture.""" --- p.344 / Chapter 22.01 --- Architecture of Money --- p.346 / Chapter 22.02 --- The Spatial Organization --- p.348 / Chapter 22.03 --- The Stacking --- p.350 / Chapter 22.04 --- The Nine Functional Plans --- p.352 / Chapter 22.05 --- Site Plan --- p.362 / Chapter 23. --- """Representation.""" --- p.364 / Chapter 24. --- """Design Exploration,""" --- p.380 / Chapter 24.01 --- Urban Schematic Exploration --- p.382 / Contextual Models 1:2000 --- p.383 / Schematic Models 1:1000 --- p.392 / Chapter 25. --- """Final Models.""" --- p.398 / Chapter N2 --- Design Book / Chapter iix. --- Essay --- p.424 / Chapter ix. --- References --- p.440