For my thesis I have chosen to design an Advanced Fitness Research Center in Kimberley. The primary theme for my project is Motile Phenomenology: A Spatial Exploration of Architecture. My concept for Fitness Research Centre is to explore aspects around space environment and form so as to understand what elements in architecture motivates the users of such spaces. By understanding this dynamic, I will be able to imagine and create certain spaces that serves the differing needs of people using that space. In doing so I would further like to explore how architecture can be possibly designed to get the most out of the experience of each individual. This will help me understand the notion that multi-use spaces should and can be designed to provide a range of experiences created by both the space - “a three-dimensional extension we inhabit” and the designed structure of something - “the form itself” Architectural phenomenology is the way in which individuals reflect emotion over space, and it is through the use of materials and geometries that space can be instinctually constructed in order to impose certain intended reflections upon the users. Space created is not just a combination of forms and materials, but rather for the interface connecting the two. If architecture is created to primarily deal with the surfaces and enclosures it producers with the intention of been occupied by the body, then architects have the ability to design and fabricate technologies which are constructed and realised for the sole purpose of been sensitive to the needs of the users exploring that space. It is through the use of materials and geometries that space can be instinctually constructed in order to impose certain intended reflection upon the users. The architects imagination can somewhat play a very important role in presenting interaction between human body, space created and architecture. Although architecture depends on the materials used for its function and purpose, it is ultimately the relationship between the form and the subject than rather just the performance of the material itself.

Chan Ka Wai, Jennifer. / "Architecture Department, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Master of Architecture Programme 2009-2010, design report." / "May 2010."

Lai Ho Yi, Carrie. / "Architecture Department, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Master of Architecture Programme 2009-2010, design report." / "May 2010." / Includes bibliographical references. / Chapter CHAPTER 0 --- INTRODUCTION / Chapter 0.1 --- Overview / Chapter 0.2 --- Thesis Statement / Chapter 0.3 --- Methodology / Chapter 0.4 --- Working Schedule / Chapter CHAPTER 1 --- "Collection of FOREIGN BuildING EXAMPLES´ؤRELATIONSHIP betweeN LAND, WATER AND MARINE ARCHITECTURE" / Chapter 1.1 --- Type 1: Inshore structure departs from the shoreline / Chapter 1.2 --- Type 2: inshore structure touchcs the shoreline / Chapter 1.3 --- Type 3 Offshore structure touches the shoreline / Chapter 1.4 --- Type 4: Offshore structure departs from the shoreline / Chapter 1.5 --- Others: Amphibious Building / Chapter CHAPTER 2 --- DATA ANALYSIS-THE RESPONSES of BUILDING WITH WATER / Chapter 2.1 --- Creating public: space adjacent to water / Chapter 2.2 --- Enhancing the views towards water / Chapter 2.3 --- Increasing the contracting surface with water / Chapter 2.4 --- Addressing the water edge / Chapter CHAPTER 3 --- STRUCTURE / Chapter 3.1 --- Building on piles / Chapter 3.2 --- floating building / Chapter 3.3 --- Amphibious building / Chapter 3.4 --- Under water building / Chapter 3.5 --- Making use of existing structure / Chapter CHAPTER 4 --- THE CURRENT WATERFRONT SITUATION OF HONG KONG / Chapter 4.1 --- the waterfront of Hong Kong in building Scale-Selected BUILDING cases from entire Hong Kong / Chapter 4.2 --- The waterfront of Hong Kong in Urban Scale / Chapter CHAPTER 5 --- SITE INVESTIGATION / Chapter 5.1 --- Site SELECTION / Chapter 5.2 --- Evolution of the site / Chapter 5.3 --- Problems exist in the site / Chapter 5.4 --- Design scheme / Chapter CHAPTER 6 --- DESIGN PROPOSAL IN MASTER PLANNING LEVEL / Chapter 6.1 --- Overview of the master plan / Chapter 6.2 --- Detail Description of the master plan / Chapter CHAPTER 7 --- DESIGN SCHEME FOR A ZOOM-IN AREA: IN THE HARBOUR / Chapter 7. 1 --- The current situation at the freight terrninal and the design concept / Chapter 7.2 --- Different arrangement of the barges to suit for different occasions / Chapter 7.3 --- Detail design for the movable pool floor system / Chapter 7.4 --- Detail design of the component containing the changing room and cafe / Chapter CHAPTER 8 --- BIBLIOGRAPHY

Lau Man Chun Patrick. / "Architecture Department, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Master of Architecture Programme 1998-99, design report." / Includes bibliographical references. / Chapter ´Ø --- Acknowledgements / Chapter ´Ø --- Prelude / Chapter 1. --- Introduction and summary / Chapter ´Ø --- Issues and Goals / Chapter ´Ø --- Environmental problems has educational roots / Chapter ´Ø --- Environmental education / Chapter ´Ø --- Environmental education in Hong Kong / Chapter ´Ø --- The importance of primary experience in the natural environment / Chapter ´Ø --- Opportunities / Chapter ´Ø --- Conclusions / Chapter ´Ø --- Summary / Chapter ´Ø --- Hypothetical client / Chapter ´Ø --- Site / Chapter ´Ø --- Financial consideration / Chapter 2. --- The Project Brief / Chapter ´Ø --- Site and Constraints / Chapter ´Ø --- Space Program / Chapter ´Ø --- Concept Developments / Chapter 3. --- The Design / Chapter ´Ø --- Design Development / Chapter ´Ø --- "Final Plans, Sections, Elevations, Details," / Chapter 4. --- Bibliography / Chapter 5. --- Appendices / Chapter A. --- Research / Chapter 1. --- Environmental Education / Chapter 2. --- Government strategies on environmental protection / Chapter 3. --- Hypothetical client profile and preferences / Chapter B. --- Site selection and comparison / Chapter C. --- Construction cost estimation / Chapter D. --- Space Program development / Chapter E. --- Precedents Study / Chapter F. --- Interviews