M. Arch.

This thesis investigates a problem common to many building types--the problem of accommodating audiences gathered for the purpose of viewing an event. It is not an attempt to design a specific facility to accommodate a particular type of event and audience but, instead, an attempt to define criteria applicable to a wide range of spectator seating problems and to establish methods of utilizing these criteria to generate solutions to specific design problems. By definition, a spectator is one who looks on or beholds, especially one witnessing an exhibition. Briefly stated, the problem consists of providing the best fit between the spectators and the spectacle being viewed. The author contends that all of the elements of this problem (spectator, spectacle, and any resultant fit) are easily quantified and hence subject to computer simulation and solution. The primary purpose of this thesis is to investigate the characteristics of spectators and spectacles, establish design criteria based on these investigations, and utilize these criteria to write a computer program capable of generating and evaluating solutions to spectator seating problems. The body of this thesis is divided into three parts. The first (Chapter II, The Spectator) analyzes some physiological characteristics. The second (Chapter III, The Spectacle) investigates the geometrical characteristics of spectacles and their effect on audience configuration. The third (Chapter IV, Computerized Seating Design) describes a computer program which generates and evaluates single-tier seating solutions for arena-type events. / M. Arch.

Lui Hung Wai Keith. / "Architecture Department, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Master of Architecture Programme 2005-2006, design report." / Chapter > --- thesis statement / Chapter > --- research studies + conclusions / Chapter > --- the project / Chapter > --- the final design

published_or_final_version / Architecture / Master / Master of Architecture

published_or_final_version / Architecture / Master / Master of Architecture

published_or_final_version / Architecture / Master / Master of Architecture

Man Kwok Fai Ronald. / "Architecture Department, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Master of Architecture Programme 1997-98, design report." / Acknowledgement / Hypothesis / Project Fact / The Brief / Client / Site/Context / Design Process / Contextual Scale / Target / Response / Building Scale / Target / Concept / Treatment / Details Scale / HVAC / Means of escape / Shading elemant / Appendix

Cheng Hon Chun. / "Architecture Department, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Master of Architecture Programme 2006-2007, design report." / Includes bibliographical references. / Preface / Acknowledgement / Table of Content / Prelude: Thesis Proposal / Content / Chapter Chapter 1: --- Phenomenon & Site Analysis / Chapter Chapter 2: --- Introversity vs. Exroversity / Chapter Chapter 3: --- Design / Chapter Chapter 4: --- Architectural Drawing / Chapter Appendix I: --- Between the Built and Unbuilt / Chapter Appendix II: --- Bibliography

Tso Wing Fai. / Subtitle from content page. / "Architecture Department, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Master of Architecture Programme 2004-2005, design report." / PHENOMENON IN HONG KONG --- p.4 / Fa Yuen Street Civic Complex --- p.6 / Tai Po Civic Complex --- p.14 / Sheung Wan Civic Complex --- p.22 / Festival Walk --- p.30 / Grand Century Place --- p.34 / PRECEDENT STUDY --- p.38 / "Nordrhein-Westfalen Museum, James Stirling" --- p.40 / "Centre for Art & Media Technology, Rem Koolhaas OMA" --- p.46 / "Wolfsburg Cultural Centre, Alvar Aalto" --- p.52 / "Dutch Embassy, Rem Koolhaas OMA" --- p.56 / "Pare de la Villette, Bernard Tschumi" --- p.60 / SITE ANALYSIS --- p.64 / Historical Issue --- p.70 / Contextual Issue --- p.72 / Significant Corridor --- p.74 / DESIGN INTERVENTION --- p.80 / Thesis Statement --- p.81 / Design Objective --- p.81 / Design Strategies --- p.84 / Drawing and View --- p.88

Yuen Kit See Tina. / "Architecture Department, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Master of Architecture Programme 1996-97, design report." / Includes bibliographical references. / INTRODUCTION / Chapter 1. --- Personal Design Objectives --- p.1 / Chapter 2. --- The Subject --- p.2 / Chapter 3. --- The Client --- p.2 / Chapter 4. --- The Site --- p.2 / PROJECT / Chapter 1. --- Subject Analysis / Chapter 1.1 --- Brief Formation --- p.3 / Chapter 1.2 --- Precedents --- p.8 / Chapter 1.3 --- Building Material --- p.11 / Chapter 1.4 --- Architectural Language --- p.11 / Chapter 1.5 --- Landscape --- p.12 / Chapter 2. --- Client Profile / Chapter 2.1 --- HKSAR Government --- p.13 / Chapter 2.2 --- Legislative Council --- p.16 / Chapter 3. --- Site Analysis / Chapter 3.1 --- Development Potential --- p.19 / Chapter 3.2 --- Vista --- p.19 / Chapter 3.3 --- Transportation --- p.20 / Chapter 3.4 --- Climate and Environment --- p.21 / Chapter 3.5 --- Zoning and Height Limitation --- p.22 / PROCESS / Chapter 1. --- Urban Design Level --- p.23 / Chapter 2. --- Building Design Level --- p.27 / FINAL PRODUCT / Chapter 1. --- Urban Design Level / Chapter 1.1 --- Major Planning Strategy --- p.33 / Chapter 1.2 --- Landscape --- p.35 / Chapter 1.3 --- Transportation --- p.36 / Chapter 2. --- Building Design Level / Chapter 2.1 --- Site Planning --- p.37 / Chapter 2.2 --- Landscape --- p.38 / Chapter 2.3 --- "Massing, Structure, Functional Relationship" --- p.39 / Chapter 2.4 --- Elevation --- p.40 / APPENDIX / Chapter 1. --- Program for Urban Design Level / Chapter 2. --- Program for Building Design Level / Chapter 3. --- Final Drawings