Miami Interpretive Center

Authors

Raul E. Bejel, Florida International University

Document Type

Thesis

Degree

Master of Architecture (MArch)

Major/Program

Architecture

First Advisor's Name

John A. Stuart

First Advisor's Committee Title

Committee Chair

Second Advisor's Name

Gustavo Berenblum

Third Advisor's Name

Nicolas Quintana

Date of Defense

4-24-1998

Abstract

The rapid growth and diversity of the City of Miami has left its inhabitants somewhat lost in a city with much to offer. The challenge of this thesis is to provide Miami with an architectural proposal that enhances an understanding of its own urban context through both its form and function. Specifically, the Miami Interpretive Center (M.I.C.) will offer the community a research center for the study of the city, as well as a cultural and exhibition center to allow for the expression of its ever-changing character. With the use of historical context, site relationship and taking advantage of views, the M.I.C. will teach its users and provide a better understanding of the city. The goal of the M.I.C. is to establish a center for the continued analysis of the city origins, and growth, while serving as a basis for future initiatives. It will invite the public to seek a new context for the investigation of the natural, urban, cultural, spiritual and political environment that formed the city while participating in the shaping of its future.

Identifier

FI14050478

Recommended Citation

Bejel, Raul E., "Miami Interpretive Center" (1998). FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1509.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1509