Document Type
Thesis
Degree
Master of Architecture (MArch)
Major/Program
Architecture
First Advisor's Name
Monica Tiulescu
First Advisor's Committee Title
Committee Chair
Second Advisor's Name
Henry Lares
Third Advisor's Name
Gray Read
Date of Defense
4-10-2005
Abstract
This thesis explores how architecture can be designed to react to changing conditions. In the design I address how the occupants of a building may change the exterior façade based on a change of events or on group size. This creates an architectural language on the façade for pedestrians and motorists to read those activities that are occurring.
The design project is a hybrid recreational center and plaza that is designed for the use of small groups and can be adapted for larger groups. By manipulating the ground plane I create spaces where the spectator becomes the display and the display becomes the spectator. The public spaces at the center are a casual stage for movement, while private spaces at the edge offer places for spectators to overlook events. The movements at the center and edge are displayed on the façade creating a system of information.
Identifier
FI15101397
Recommended Citation
Figueredo, Michael, "Reactive architecture : Urban Recreational center" (2005). FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 3595.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/3595
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