The buildings people inhabit everyday frame their existence and provide a backdrop for life. This relationship is inextricable and, as such, begs the question as to whether buildings can function as more than mere containers for life or whether they, at some point or in some capacity, can begin to bare influence over the life or quality of life of their patrons. This project is an intention to explore this qualitative, unquantifiable aspect of building. Through a manipulation of volume and mass, constriction and expansion, solid and void, light and shadow, and the qualities of interiority and exteriority an occupied space will begin to impress itself upon the user. The main objective of this project is to use these architectural properties to create a place that fosters introspection through self awareness. By choosing presence over practicality and content over convention, the construct proposed in this thesis attempts to create spaces that are imposing and unfamiliar yet somehow emotionally reminiscent. Confronted by these contradictions and juxtapositions, this building will stand as an object, in opposition to the occupant, and through that opposition inspire and promote a greater awareness of, and possibly a reflection upon, normally unconscious thought processes. / Master of Architecture

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The goals of this report were: 1) to present a comparison between historic and present day landscape plantings in the Ravine Garden of the Lilly Pavilion at the Indianapolis Museum of Art; and 2) to develop and establish a vegetation management study that would provide guidelines for the vegetation management of the Ravine Garden. The study and guidelines were developed in order to: a) remove inappropriate present day plantings; b) protect the historic landscape plantings; c) eventually replant the historic plants currently missing; and d) manage the vegetation of the Ravine Garden as in an important historic designed landscape. / Department of Landscape Architecture

Orientadora: Profª. Drª. Maria Elizete Kunkel / Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Federal do ABC. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Engenharia Biomédica, 2017. / A reconstrução auricular está presente desde 600 a.C. na forma de implante de retalhos de pele. Nos últimos anos, tem ocorrido cada vez mais pesquisas sobre o desenvolvimento de próteses que visam substituir um órgão do paciente sem a necessidade de realização de cirurgias. Novas tecnologias, como processos de aquisição da anatomia e manufatura aditiva, têm sido investigadas como alternativa para a produção de próteses auriculares com uma melhor relação custo/qualidade quando comparada com o processo manual. Nesta pesquisa foi desenvolvida uma metodologia para investigar o uso de quatro métodos de aquisição da estrutura externa do pavilhão auricular de uma voluntária (fotogrametria, escaneamento 3D, reconstrução 3D de imagens de tomografia computadorizada e modelagem 3D parametrizada) para a produção de moldes de prótese auricular por manufatura aditiva (técnica de deposição de material fundido). As próteses auriculares de silicone produzidas com esta metodologia apresentaram um excelente resultado estético com menos 3% de erro dimensional. Além disso, análises mecânicas (ensaios de resistência à tração e dureza) do silicone utilizado revelaram que as próteses produzidas apresentam ótima resistência mecânica que não é alterada pelo processo de pigmentação. Ensaios com pele suína mostraram que, dos quatro adesivos analisados, três apresentaram força de adesão satisfatória. Os resultados demonstram a viabilidade de uma metodologia acessível para a produção de próteses de orelhas utilizando softwares livres, tecnologias e suprimentos disponíveis no mercado brasileiro. / The auricular reconstruction is present since 600 BC through skin flaps implants. In the current years, prostheses have been developed to replace the patient's organ without the use of surgeries. Recently, new technologies, such as anatomical acquisition and additive manufacturing techniques are being applied in the production of auricular prostheses, aiming at obtaining a product with better cost/quality relation when compared to the manual manufacturing process. In this research, a methodology was developed to investigate the use of four methods to acquire the external structure of a volunteer's ear (photogrammetry, 3D scanning, 3D reconstruction of computed tomography images and parameterized 3D modeling) for the production of auricular prosthesis molds by additive manufacture (melt deposition technique). The silicone ear prosthesis produced with the presented methodology shows an excellent esthetic result with only 3% dimensional error. In addition, mechanical analysis (tensile strength and hardness tests) of the used silicone showed that the produced prostheses has excellent mechanical resistance that is not altered by the pigmentation process. Tests with swine skin showed that, of the four analyzed adhesives , three had satisfactory adhesion strength. The results demonstrate the feasibility of an accessible methodology for the production of ear prostheses using free softwares, technologies and supplies available in the Brazilian market.

The area is located in the southern part of the castle complex in Zdar, land in an urban zone. The original function of the castle in Zdar was a Cistercian monastery, founded 02.05.1252, which is credited with the expansion of the region. The castle is close to important UNESCO World Heritage Site - Pilgrimage church of the John of Nepomuk on the Green hill, which is a prerequisite for tourism in the region. The architectural design is based on the idea of recovery of unused buildings for the benefit of tourism on the one hand and on the other hand, it seeks to enrich local communities and the region. Suggest a feature builds on the newly created Museum of the new generation, which represents the potential of tourism. The draft proposal seeks to complete the missing and necessary functions in the area while trying to build on the tradition and the original object function.

Master’s thesis focuses on area of historic water reservoirs on Yellow Hill, situated between streets of Tomešova and Tvrdého. They continued to supply Brno with non-potable water until 1997 and TIC is currently looking for a new way to make water reservoirs accesable and more interesting to the general public. Due to the existence of underground reservoirs the site has remained undeveloped and is covered with dense greenery. Thanks to that, the character of the place is in the context of the surrounding build-up area very unique. The proposal not only respects that, but seeks to support it. The whole area is undergoing through new landscape design and is completed by three single-storey pavilions, which with their various functions ensure the operation of the site. The historic buildings that were used to manage the underground reservoirs are renovated and integrated into the operation of the site. An important part of the design is also the solution of barrier-free access to reservoirs, their interconnection and installation of optical device - the Camery Obscury in the oldest of the reservoirs. The whole place becomes more accesible and attractive for visitors.

The new pavilion of entrance into the Zoo Dvůr Králové nad Labem is inspired by African wildlife – the dorsum of zebra. The building contains the basic functions like the entry including box office and turnstile and the exhibition of little animals makeing the pleasant feelings for the entrance into the Zoo. There is a restaurant, multifunction areas, sanitary facilities and a standalone exit object with a Zoo shop.

The history of Mormon Exhibits in world expositions is an important chapter in the over-all accounting of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints total missionary program. In seeking more proficient means for accomplishing this task, involvement in world expositions offered a fresh opportunity to which the Church quickly responded. Finances, inexperience, non-acceptance by the world religious community and struggle for security appeared to be significant obstacles to extensive activity in early world's fairs. Eventually as the Church strengthened, it became less the national spectacle and significantly was given its first real world's fair opportunity in an exhibit sponsored by the Smithsonian Institute at the 1909 exposition. The first totally religious Mormon exhibit was at Chicago in 1933 and the first Mormon pavilion was built for the 1935 San Diego Exposition. The Church has since sponsored five pavilions and has noted that from the standpoint of number of people influenced, compared to missionary man-hours expended, there has been no greater success experienced by the Church than in recent world fair involvements.

My thesis is about transforming the Anacostia waterfront with a rhythmic approach to seamlessly integrate it into the overall fabric of Washington, D.C. My design involves establishing seasonal celebrations throughout the year, including a redbud festival, and zooming in, to craft a space that celebrates the rich dance culture of Anacostia. My thesis goal is to foster a celebratory atmosphere through an interconnected design that harmonizes with its environment. My research involves exploring the relationship between dance, architecture, and trees to create an experience that would be enjoyed by the community and to bring people to Anacostia, which has historically been a neglected part of the city. The Anacostia Redbud Festival will be the waterfront's own version of the Cherry Blossom Festival, it'll be an opportunity for a celebration of this Native tree and to increase the city's tree canopy. It's a transformative approach for the Anacostia Waterfront as a whole, and I'll be proposing an overall, rhythmic site plan to enhance the recreational experience there. Zooming in, I chose a particular portion from my overall site proposal to intervene and place my dance structure. My design approach has been to explore vertical elements along with trees to create structural movement to mimic dance. Jazz dance will be the foundation that my design will be based upon. I chose Jazz instead of Classic Ballet, which is universally known as the foundation of dance, to teach people that idea is euro-centric and neglects the history of other dance types. Jazz dance was invented by African slaves who shared it when they were brought to the U.S., they never codified it so white people took the chance to claim it for themselves. My design will be a celebration of Black culture and teach people who the true pioneers of Jazz dance are and how that's the true foundation of all dance. Approaching the design of my structure, the idea of having an inhabitable roof took precedence because it allows for the structure to seamlessly intertwine with the existing park. The inhabitable roofs are made from long ramps that bring you from the ground to a rooftop experience that reaches into the surrounding tree canopy. The rooftop also has different pockets where one can find platforms to perform on or to just relax on. This whole ramp structure sits on top a dance pavilion that houses a casual theater, dance studios, gallery spaces and a café, allowing people to also enjoy dance inside and outside, blurring the lines between architecture and landscape. Furthermore, the building is surrounded by small vertical poles that act as structural elements, as well as an important façade element for shading. The small poles are placed in a loose order to imitate a forest of trees. The ramps and orientation of the building give emphasis to the new 11th street bridge structure that will be coming to Anacostia and overall creating a vibrant park that encourages movement and celebrates true D.C. culture. / Master of Architecture / This work holds significant value in its ability to transform the Anacostia waterfront into a vibrant cultural hub. It brings together the community through seasonal celebrations and highlights the rich heritage of dance, particularly jazz dance, which is deeply rooted in African American culture. By challenging Euro-centric narratives and educating the public about the true origins of jazz dance, the project fosters a greater appreciation for diverse cultural contributions. The importance of this project lies in its potential to revitalize a historically neglected area, drawing visitors and investment to Anacostia. By enhancing the city's tree canopy and creating a unique cultural destination, the project contributes to environmental sustainability and urban beautification. The impact creates a dynamic recreational space that encourages physical activity and cultural engagement. The integration of architecture and nature offers an immersive experience that blurs the lines between architecture and nature, promoting a deeper connection to both. Ultimately, this project has the potential to transform the Anacostia waterfront into a celebrated part of Washington, D.C., enriching the lives of residents and visitors alike.

The diploma thesis is focused on the media reflection of the Czech pavilion from the recent EXPO in Czech and Italian print. The research sample comprised of 12 daily newspapers (Hospodářské noviny, Lidové noviny, Mladá fronta DNES, Právo, E15, Deník, Corriere della Sera, la Repubblica, La Stampa, Il Giornale, Il Messaggero, Il Sole 24 Ore) that were monitored from 1. 3. 2015 until 30. 11. 2015. Firstly, the content analysis of 137 articles was performed on the individual level for both states. Subsequently, the media reflections in Czech and Italian print were compared to each other. The research found out for both countries that the highest number of media outputs was in May and that one particular journal was dominant in each country. On the contrary, the primary differentiation point was the extent of interest of the media outcomes. As the focus range of the articles differed (the Czech pavilion only in contrast to multiple national pavilions), other distinctions imply, such as the main subject of the articles or the most accented news values.