Thesis (M.Arch.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Architecture, 1982. / MICROFICHE COPY AVAILABLE IN ARCHIVES AND ROTCH. / Bibliography: leaves 162-164. / This thesis develops the master plan, urban design guidelines, and housing models for two of the residential sections of Westway, New York City -- a 178 acre landfill project proposed for Manhattan' s Hudson River shore. The thesis also makes suggestions for the design and uses of the waterfront parks and open spaces adjacent to the residential areas. The thesis' s designs are developed with concern for making Westway appropriate for its waterfront site and urban context; expressive of a world-city meeting the water; and accommodating to the broad cross-section of people who can be expected to live in the project. The author's design methodology -- consisting of the analysis and synthesis of elements of New York City's residential tradition; principles of Modern housing design; and waterfront precedents established in New York City and in cities abroad -- forms the basis of an approach to the design of cities and their extensions which is presented in the conclusion. / by Roy Strickland. / M.Arch.
Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:MIT/oai:dspace.mit.edu:1721.1/70157 |
Date | January 1982 |
Creators | Strickland, Roy |
Contributors | Henry Millon., Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Architecture., Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Architecture. |
Publisher | Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
Source Sets | M.I.T. Theses and Dissertation |
Language | English |
Detected Language | English |
Type | Thesis |
Format | 164 leaves (2 folded), application/pdf |
Rights | M.I.T. theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. See provided URL for inquiries about permission., http://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/7582 |
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