Calcutta of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century enjoyed global stature and connections as a consequence of its position within the British Empire as the capital of India. This study of Calcutta’s buildings aims to comprehend the architectural legacy of the period in terms of its construction history. The proposed thesis underlying the research is that Calcutta’s built environment bore witness to the intense traffic of ideas, people and goods characteristic of the era. The significance of the research is two-fold. It enjoys the distinction of being the first attempt to undertake a wide-ranging investigation into the construction history of a city in the Indian subcontinent, and indeed possibly anywhere in the world. Concurrently, the study endeavours to suggest a methodological approach for similar forthcoming studies in India and elsewhere, especially considering that the discipline of construction history is as yet at a nascent stage and such studies are only expected to multiply in number and scope in the coming years. The research effort trains its attention on two key aspects of construction history – human resource and material resource. The former is manifested in investigations into the training and work contexts of the professionals engaged in construction activity, i.e. the engineers and the architects. The latter takes the form of research into source and application of the commonly used construction materials. The methodology employed in the study encompasses a range of disciplines and related sources, especially drawing on architectural, urban, social and economic histories. Addressing the proposed thesis has necessitated directing research efforts towards situating developments in Calcutta in the context of and with reference to the metropolitan milieu. The analysis of the research findings and the conclusions thus drawn have served to corroborate the proposed thesis highlighting the incessant flux distinctive of the construction environment in Calcutta in the period of this study. The dissertation is expected to facilitate an enhanced understanding of Calcutta’s built environment for those entrusted with its care, especially those in the heritage and conservation sector, as well as contribute to the available pool of free knowledge furthering our understanding of human civilization.

Thesis (Ph.D)--Architecture, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2008. / Includes bibliographical references. Also available online.

Orientador: Maria Gabriela Caffarena Celani / Tese (doutorado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Engenharia Civil, Arquitetura e Urbanismo / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-27T12:35:50Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Goncalves_GiovanadeGodoi_D.pdf: 7535897 bytes, checksum: 6d58a456fd953bdf59266b1092357fcc (MD5) Previous issue date: 2015 / Resumo: Este trabalho insere-se em uma pesquisa internacional denominada Alberti Digital, cujo objetivo é investigar a influência do Tratado De re Aedificatoria de Leon Batistta Alberti na arquitetura do séc. XVI e XVII em Portugal e em suas colônias. Apesar de diversos autores portugueses afirmarem que o Renascimento não teria tido implicações na arquitetura portuguesa, o professor Mario Krüger defende a hipótese segundo a qual esse movimento teria efetivamente existido. Assim, esta tese tem como objetivo apoiar a hipótese de Kruger, investigando a influência do tratado de Alberti na arquitetura colonial brasileira. O corpus de análise inicial é composto por duas igrejas construídas pelos jesuítas no Brasil nos séculos XVI e XVII, apontadas por diversos autores como sendo as que teriam influenciado diversas construções posteriores. Após a realização de levantamentos históricos e gráficos, o método analítico utilizado foi o mesmo adotado pelos demais pesquisadores do projeto Alberti Digital, que se baseia na Gramática da Forma, um formalismo desenvolvido por Stiny e Gips (1972). Após a identificação de regras de composição no texto de Alberti, essas regras foram aplicadas de modo a criar derivações para composições ideais albertianas. Em seguida, o mesmo foi feito para gerar as plantas e volumetrias das igrejas brasileiras selecionadas. A comparação das derivações albertianas com as das igrejas brasileiras permitiu verificar a semelhança no processo compositivo de ambos os casos. Espera-se que esta análise lógico-matemática do tratado de Alberti confira um novo olhar a essa importante obra. Tradicionalmente, as análises do livro têm se restringido a questões relativas às proporções e a aspectos retóricos e filosóficos. A contribuição pretendida deste trabalho é no sentido de identificar na obra de Alberti um sofisticado processo de projeto sistemático, baseado em regras, o que contribuiu para a disseminação de sua linguagem arquitetônica / Abstract: This work is part of an international research called Digital Alberti, whose aim is to investigate the influence of the Treaty In re Aedificatoria of Leon Alberti in Batistta century architecture. Sixteenth and seventeenth in Portugal and its colonies. Although several Portuguese authors state that the Renaissance would not have had implications in Portuguese architecture, Professor Mario Krüger supports the hypothesis that this move would actually existed. Thus, this thesis aims to support the hypothesis Kruger, investigating the influence of the treaty of Alberti in the Brazilian colonial architecture. The analysis corpus consists of two churches built by the Jesuits in Brazil in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, described by many authors as that would have influenced many later buildings. After conducting historical and graphic survey, the analytical method used was the same adopted by other researchers Alberti Digital project, which is based on the shape gramar, a formalism developed by Stiny and Gips (1972). After identifying the composition of the text Alberti rules, these rules have been applied to create leads to optimal compositions albertianas. Then it was made to generate volumetric plants and the selected state churches. Comparison of albertianas leads with the Brazilian church has shown the similarity in the compositional process of both cases. It is expected that this logical-mathematical analysis of the treaty of Alberti check out a new look to this important work. Traditionally, the book analyzes have been restricted to issues related to the proportions and the rhetorical and philosophical aspects. The intended contribution of this work is to identify the work of Alberti a sophisticated process of systematic project, based on rules, which contributed to the spread of its architectural language / Doutorado / Arquitetura, Tecnologia e Cidade / Doutora em Arquitetura, Tecnologia e Cidade

The rapid post-Independence development of the city of Windhoek, Namibia; and the ensuing destruction of a substantial number of German colonial buildings in the capital city, prompted speculation as to why these buildings are inadequately protected as heritage – and whether they are, in fact, considered to be heritage. The study explores the issues pertaining to the presence of German colonial architecture, as artefacts of the German colonial period, within the postcolonial context of Windhoek. The trauma and pain of the Namibian War and genocide (1904 – 1908) are recurring themes in the body of literature on postcolonial Namibia; and this informs a wider discourse on memory. Memory is found to play a crucial role in evoking a sense of both individual and shared ownership, through its capacity to create meaning, which can in turn ascribe value to a place. Memory is also dependent on visual cues for its continued existence, which suggests the importance of colonial architecture as a material prompt to sustain memory. The research therefore investigates the memories and multiple meanings attributable to colonial architecture in this plural society, and how these meanings can be created, or possibly reinvented, through the continued use of these buildings. The study is based on an assessment of three halls in Windhoek – the Grüner Kranz Hall (1906), the Kaiserkrone Hall (1909), and the Turnhalle (1909; 1912), all designed by the German architect Otto Busch – which illustrates in part, the need for the development of historical building surveys that assess the social values and significances of these contested spaces; and moreover, the potential that these spaces have to support memory work through their continued use.

This thesis will provide an analysis of the current Parliament building in Beirut, which is called Majlis an-Nuwwab, and was built by the French colonial state that ruled over Lebanon. It will examine to what extent it has theoretically contributed to the mediation of the French colonial power over Lebanon, through the analytical framework provided by Njoh and Bigon, along with a theoretical framework offered by Kim Dovey. The data was obtained first-hand during a ten-day visit to the city of Beirut, employing primary observation and is in the form of personally obtained photographs of the object of analysis, namely Lebanon’s Parliament building. Further, this research has been conducted due to the lack of academic discussion and literature regarding the relationship between colonial power structures and colonial architecture in the Middle East.In accordance to the analytical and theoretical framework, this study demonstrates that Lebanon’s Parliament building, along with its urban context, can theoretically be understood as operating as the mediator for military, cultural and socio-psychological power as the most prominent ones. Additionally, traits of economic and politico-administrative power were also found to be theoretically mediated through the designs of the Parliament building, although not to the same extent as the previously mentioned powers.

The Historic John and Landon Carter Mansion, a satellite property of Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area in Elizabethton, Tennessee, is one of Tennessee's earliest historic homes. Because the house is not open year-round, the state park service has expressed a need for an interpretive kiosk to stand on the property and provide visitors with information on the Carter Mansion. This project represents an effort to summarize existing knowledge on the house, to address common misconceptions, and to create an interpretive kiosk design based on historical research.

The aim of this study is to investigate characteristics of urban transformation in Antioch and Alexandretta during the French Mandate, 1920-1938. Contending that a purely formal analysis would fail to grasp complex politics of architecture and urbanism promoted by the French administration, this thesis seeks to explore the urban transformation of these cities in its political and representational context. In analyzing the French perception of the urban space especially in Antioch, this thesis devotes an extensive attention to the nineteenth century travelers who visited Antioch, by emphasizing the ways in which they described the urban make-up of the city. Moreover, it situates the case of Antioch and Alexandretta within the broader framework of French colonial architecture and urbanism by occassionally referring to French North Africa on the one hand, and other cities of the French Mandate in Syria and Lebanon on the other hand. Along with an analysis of the changing built environment in Antioch and Alexandretta, other visual and representational strategies such as the colonial exhibition, archeological works, scholarly endeavors, and tourism are discussed. It is the major premise of this thesis that a comprehensive portrayal of the architectural and urban transformation of these cities might be attained only through the inclusion of different forms of political and visual representation.

Orientador: Marcos Tognon / Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Instituto de Filosofia e Ciências Humanas / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-27T07:21:47Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Salvador_NataliaCasagrande_M.pdf: 8809106 bytes, checksum: 9e613efb39c72ce003d2fdc2fb1a6a46 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2015 / Resumo: O estudo da edificação da Capela da Ordem Terceira de São Francisco de Assis de Mariana, por meio da análise de fontes primárias, nos permitiu vislumbrar as relações de poder dos irmãos terceiros, imbricadas de estratégias de ascensão social. O perfil dos irmãos revela-se ainda em suas devoções, dispostas na iconografia da capela. Este trabalho visou elucidar as etapas da construção do templo franciscano, bem como destacar as relações devocionais adotadas ao longo do processo / Abstract: The construction of the chapel of the third order of St. Francis of Assisi of Mariana, studied through the analysis of primary sources, allowed us to observe the relations of the orders members, intertwined with social evolvement strategies. The profile of the brothers is evident in their devotions, arranged in the iconography of the chapel. This work aimed to elucidate the steps of construction of the Franciscan Temple, as well as to highlight the devotional relationships adopted throughout the process / Mestrado / Historia da Arte / Mestra em História

As manifestações da arquitetura neocolonial em várias cidades do interior paulista, no período de 1920 a 1950, é o tema central desta tese. Realiza pesquisas e reflexões acerca da ascendência do movimento neocolonial, tomando Ricardo Severo como intelectual que recebeu grande influência do ambiente cultural português. Explora a ocorrência dessa arquitetura na esfera institucional e particular, em obras oficiais, institucionais, religiosas, assistenciais, educativas, recreativas, residenciais e comerciais. Verifica que a difusão se deu, em grande medida, pela atuação de profissionais que estavam em contato com os debates que se desenrolavam na capital paulista e pela implantação de obras emblemáticas em cidades do interior do estado. Verifica também que parte significativa da produção de baixo padrão - ou simplificada - da arquitetura que pretendia expressar a tendência neocolonial foi de responsabilidade de profissionais diplomados. Utiliza o método de levantamento de processos de aprovação de obras, arquivados em prefeituras municipais, levantamento de dados em museus e outras instituições e levantamentos fotográficos para registrar e analisar a produção de interesse. Representa uma contribuição para o conhecimento da arquitetura neocolonial fora da capital paulista. / This thesis investigates expressions of the neo-colonial architecture, in several cities within the State of São Paulo during the period of 1920 to 1950. The research takes into account the intellectual influence of Ricardo Severo in the rise of neo-colonial movement, nevertheless inspired by the portuguese cultural atmosphere. The diffusion of this architectural style is explored through private exemplars, such as homes, offices and shops along with institutional materializations; public and religious buildings, schools, social welfare bureaus and recreational facilities. The research reveals a link between the hinterland spread of this architecture, empowered by a symbolic drive, and the effort of professionals that were in contact with the intellectual debates taking place at the State capital. By analysing the construction licenses approved by Municipal Halls, we have verified that a significant part of the simplified and low standard production was made under certified professionals\' responsibility. In addition, we have expanded the investigation by data collected in museums and other institutions plus photographic surveys to record and analyse this architectonic production. This thesis represents a contribution to the comprehension of the neocolonial architecture outside the city of São Paulo.

As manifestações da arquitetura neocolonial em várias cidades do interior paulista, no período de 1920 a 1950, é o tema central desta tese. Realiza pesquisas e reflexões acerca da ascendência do movimento neocolonial, tomando Ricardo Severo como intelectual que recebeu grande influência do ambiente cultural português. Explora a ocorrência dessa arquitetura na esfera institucional e particular, em obras oficiais, institucionais, religiosas, assistenciais, educativas, recreativas, residenciais e comerciais. Verifica que a difusão se deu, em grande medida, pela atuação de profissionais que estavam em contato com os debates que se desenrolavam na capital paulista e pela implantação de obras emblemáticas em cidades do interior do estado. Verifica também que parte significativa da produção de baixo padrão - ou simplificada - da arquitetura que pretendia expressar a tendência neocolonial foi de responsabilidade de profissionais diplomados. Utiliza o método de levantamento de processos de aprovação de obras, arquivados em prefeituras municipais, levantamento de dados em museus e outras instituições e levantamentos fotográficos para registrar e analisar a produção de interesse. Representa uma contribuição para o conhecimento da arquitetura neocolonial fora da capital paulista. / This thesis investigates expressions of the neo-colonial architecture, in several cities within the State of São Paulo during the period of 1920 to 1950. The research takes into account the intellectual influence of Ricardo Severo in the rise of neo-colonial movement, nevertheless inspired by the portuguese cultural atmosphere. The diffusion of this architectural style is explored through private exemplars, such as homes, offices and shops along with institutional materializations; public and religious buildings, schools, social welfare bureaus and recreational facilities. The research reveals a link between the hinterland spread of this architecture, empowered by a symbolic drive, and the effort of professionals that were in contact with the intellectual debates taking place at the State capital. By analysing the construction licenses approved by Municipal Halls, we have verified that a significant part of the simplified and low standard production was made under certified professionals\' responsibility. In addition, we have expanded the investigation by data collected in museums and other institutions plus photographic surveys to record and analyse this architectonic production. This thesis represents a contribution to the comprehension of the neocolonial architecture outside the city of São Paulo.