The work began with a theoretical investigation into the relationship between the construction of architecture and the construction of cultural scripts of gender. Gender, as divided into the distinct cultural scripts of masculine and feminine, is based on dichotomous thought which can traced back to Greek philosophy. The mind/body split, originating with Plato, underlies a host of others: reason/intuition, justice/compassion, cognition/sensation, culture/nature, public/private, order/chaos, and ultimately, male/female. These pairs, each a cultural construct in itself, are conceived of as binary opposites, in which the former reigns supreme over the latter, rather than as equally valued ends of a continuum. The problem is, therefore, that the construct of gender, based on Platonic dichotomous thought and as such representative of the exclusionary practices of Western culture, is reinforced by architectural discourse and practice which accepts the basis of the construct as a pre-spatial given. I propose that the beginnings of a solution may lie in the rethinking and reconfiguration of the construct of gender from one based on dichotomous thought to one that allows for the possibility of a continuum amongst difference. The problem then becomes the formulation of an architectural language which indeed does not assume dichotomous thought as its basis, but rather holds dichotomy in balance with multiplicity, opposite with continuum, singularity with plurality. The site I have chosen is the triangle of land bounded by Stanley Park and the Lost Lagoon to the north, Chilco Street and Lagoon Drive to the south, Georgia Street to the east, and Stanley Park to the west. The site currently contains a bus loop, a concession stand, the "Nature House" and a public washroom. It is a hinge caught between the edge of the park, the urban grid of the West End apartment blocks, and the traffic corridor of Georgia Street. It spans the border between the city and the park and as such is conducive to the rethinking of the city/park boundary (or dichotomy). A study of the current use patterns of the multiple public's using the place (cyclists, pedestrians, buses, tourists, locals, young, old, male, female etc) revealed the site as a series of striations and boundaries in terms of their physical formal placement in the site and spatial relationships to each other.;A formal investigation resulted in an understanding of the site in terms of a series of platforms and retaining walls -- allowing possibilities for the beginnings of transformations of how boundaries/thresholds establish relationships between things. The program, or the series of overlaid programs, involves the integration of a civic program (a public library) into park program (sea wall and Stanley Park circulation routes, concession stand, the Nature House, public washrooms) as well as city infrastructure (bus loop: road ways, lamp posts, bus wires), again acting as a tool by which boundaries can be rethought. In an overall sense, working with this site and these programs also has led to an attempt to understand the construction of the site/building not only as a mediation between the city and the park, but also as a way to re-imagine the thresholds between architecture, landscape architecture and infrastructure. / Applied Science, Faculty of / Architecture and Landscape Architecture (SALA), School of / Graduate

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Thesis: M.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sloan School of Management, 1980 / Includes bibliographical references. / by H. Lee Hales and Harvey Cooper Jones, Jr. / M.S. / M.S. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sloan School of Management

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Light in nature is a unique element affecting man completely. The nature of daylight as well as its meanings are examined, to show that both stages decisively determine the application of light within architecture and, moreover, that man still remains capable of controlling that which affects him and generates meanings for him. Unveiling the unconscious, conscious, and applied relations between man and light as inseparable stages, demonstrates how the human can achieve unification with architecture by virtue of light. Light and man meet in space. It is architectural space that provides the only control over natural light and allows light to act upon man in striking perfection. Consequently, inquiring into light will improve the definition of architectural space. Beyond being a mere three-dimensional void or simply the object of imaginations, concepts, intentions, etc., architectural space becomes a new dimension. / M. Arch.

In designing spaces, designers should consider spatial sequence and its experiences, since we experience environment in a sequence along movement. The more a place satisfies desired experiences, the more the place will be successful. This thesis explored spatial sequence as a design tool by examining the major design elements of spatial sequence, the designed patterns of these elements in some cultures, and the sequential experiences and effects of the patterns. As a way of exploring spatial sequence as a design tool, cases in formal classic landscapes (Korean temples, Mughul gardens in Kashmir and Italian villas) have been examined. Classic landscapes have developed elaborate sequential patterns to achieve certain experiences and effects. Especially, the spatial sequence of classic formal landscapes is designed to be experienced along a major axis and to show straight forward and highly controlled sequence. Thus, classic formal landscapes are good examples of showing strong relationship between spatial sequence and spatial experiences. The three landscapes are examined and compared in terms of change of level, change of spatial characteristics and transition places to explore spatial sequence and sequential experiences. The results of this research showed that the designers of these landscapes deliberately used - spatial sequence to elicit certain emotional responses and experiences specifically desired under the contexts and purposes of the places. Korean temples located in the mountains provide good nature-reIated experiences and religious-but-inspiring experiences. The temple designers created delicate yet powerful sequential experiences through the effective use of site conditions and landscape elements. The designers of Mughul gardens worked to create cool and friendly spatial experiences in the hot climate and vast landscapes. They utilized water and planting materials in various ways to give a refreshing and intimate feeling through the whole sequence. Spatial sequences of Italian villas are designed to add to the pure pleasure of the residences and thus show the most articulated sequence design. Especially, level changes, as one of the sequential elements, have been used effectively to create or increase certain sequential experiences. ln Korean temples, the irregular slopes of sites are shaped sometimes into even and constant rises or sometimes into a rapid rise to make various sequential effects. The Mughuls deliberately made small level changes out of flat plains to create an intimate sequence. The Italians used level changes to create a vivid sequence. The steep slopes of hillsides are altered in two opposite directions: horizontally wide and vertically high. The existing site conditions are utilized and modified in various ways to make specific sequential experiences and effects. The findings confirm that spatial sequence is an effective design device which can satisfy desired experiences and thus can create successful places. Good sequence is the one that is appropriate for its purpose and for the context in which it belongs. More concern for and more understanding of spatial sequence will enable the designer to create an environment that will provide more pleasing spatial experiences. / Master of Landscape Architecture

Architecture is the will of an epoch translated into space. -Mies van der Rohe Architectural space is directly related to enclosure. When inside and outside are dynamically brought together, or when a series of enclosures dymamically collaborate, perhaps one could speaks of fluid space. Inspired by clouds and water streams - objects in constantly changing form, the architecture in the project seeks to formlate space that could flow similarly but is grounded in the context of a contemporary urban environment. / Master of Architecture

Chow Wai Keung Barry. / "Architecture Department, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Master of Architecture Programme 1999-2000, design report." / Includes bibliographical references (leaf 54). / Chapter 1. --- Introduction and Background / Chapter 1.1 --- Prologue --- p.P.1 / Chapter 1.2 --- Project Issues & Goals --- p.P.2 / Chapter 1.3 --- Research and Programming (Symmary) --- p.P.3 / Chapter 1.4 --- Site Analysis --- p.P.9 / Chapter 2. --- The Project Brief / Chapter 2.1 --- Opportunities and Constraints --- p.P.16 / Chapter 2.2 --- Space Program --- p.P.17 / Chapter 2.3 --- Design Guidelines --- p.P.18 / Chapter 3. --- The Design / Chapter 3.1 --- Schematic Proposal --- p.P.20 / Chapter 3.2 --- Design Development --- p.P.22 / Chapter 3 3 --- Final Scheme --- p.P.27 / Chapter 3.4 --- Special Study --- p.P.38 / Chapter 4. --- Appendices / Chapter 4.1 --- Precedents --- p.P.43 / Chapter 4.2 --- Schedule of Accommodations --- p.P.49 / Chapter 4.3 --- Site Photos --- p.P.50 / Chapter 4.4 --- Code Comp1iance --- p.P.52 / Chapter 4.5 --- Bibliography --- p.P.54

Liu Chun Man, Eric. / "Architecture Department, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Master of Architecture Programme 2002-2003, design report." / Chapter 01 --- statement --- p.001 / Chapter 01 --- schedule --- p.002 / Chapter 02 --- general research --- p.003 - 007 / Chapter 02 --- seniors research --- p.008 - 017 / Chapter 02 --- kids research --- p.018 - 026 / Chapter 03 --- exploration - space interweaving --- p.027 - 029 / Chapter 03 --- exploration - volumn penetration --- p.030 - 033 / Chapter 04 --- the site --- p.034 - 038 / Chapter 04 --- general site analysis --- p.039 - 043 / Chapter 05 --- design - stage i --- p.044 - 046 / Chapter 05 --- design - stage ii --- p.047 - 054 / Chapter 05 --- design - stage iii --- p.055 - 056 / Chapter 05 --- design - stage iv --- p.057 - 059 / Chapter 06 --- design - final stage - plans and sections --- p.060 - 065 / Chapter 06 --- design - final stage - programs / time / space --- p.066 - 067 / Chapter 06 --- design - final stage - furniture design --- p.068 - 070 / Chapter 06 --- design - final stage - perspectives --- p.071 - 075 / Chapter 06 --- design - final stage - final model --- p.076 - 080 / Chapter 06 --- design - final stage - detail section --- p.081 / Chapter 00 --- appendix --- p.082 - 090

Cheung Shuk Han Alice. / "Architecture Department, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Master of Architecture Programme 1997-98, design report." / Includes bibliographical references. / Chapter 1. --- Introduction / Chapter 2. --- Strategies (Creation of space in a maturally grown urban context) by changing / modifying the visual perception / Chapter 3. --- Spatial Perception: by induction of the visual elements / Chapter 4. --- My Project / Chapter 5. --- Visualising my mental images (my design method) / Chapter 5.1 --- Making the montage / Chapter 5.2 --- Depicting the notion of Flexibility of the space: Designing the master gallery / Chapter 5.3 --- A montage of a montage: Designing an inter-penetrating space of the libraries / Chapter 5.4 --- Art of articulation: Designing the new entrance of the design centre / Chapter 6. --- Spatial design : building a sequence as a visual reference for reading space / Chapter 6.1 --- The Entrance: the notion of openness / Chapter 6.2 --- The courtyard: the arrival space in day and night / Chapter 6.3 --- The galleries : the window design for individual identity / Chapter 6.4 --- The master gallery: flexible display setting and lighting system for a place of different ideas / Chapter 6.5 --- The libraries : manipulating space with use of materials / Chapter 7 --- Conclusion / Chapter 7.1 --- Space-making by fabricating with light and shadow inside an old building / Chapter 7.2 --- The sense of wholeness of the prescribed spatial sequence / Chapter 7.3 --- Manipulating new space and changing people's passive perception on the existing environment / Chapter 8. --- Reference material / Chapter 9. --- Appendix: / Chapter ´Ø --- copies of presentation panels / Chapter ´Ø --- copy of the programming report