Order and chaos : articulating support, housing transformation
Thesis (M. Arch.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Architecture, 1990.
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| author | Boehm, William Hollister |
| author2 | Thomas Chastain. |
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| description | Thesis (M. Arch.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Architecture, 1990. |
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| spelling | mit-1721.1/645032019-04-10T17:46:30Z Order and chaos : articulating support, housing transformation Boehm, William Hollister Thomas Chastain. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Architecture. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Architecture. Architecture. Thesis (M. Arch.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Architecture, 1990. Includes bibliographical references (p. 83). This thesis presents an exploration on the theme of order and chaos, as a formal and social phenomenon, particularly as it relates to housing. The work stems from an attraction to the messy vitality we find in certain environments (such as back alleys), and searches for an understanding of the relationship that exists between the chaos and the underlying order. Chaos is defined and defended, as a crucial component of our lives in social and urbanistic terms. A parallel interest is revealed in a review of particular 20th century art. Modern housing approaches are critiqued in terms of an order/chaos relationship, and compared to non-western and vernacular precedents. A historic mill site is analyzed, considered for its transformational qualities and housing potential. Formal explorations and a design proposal address issues of housing for transformation in the existing mill buildings and in a new support structure. A design methodology, appropriate to the topic, models and records transformation based on individual's interventions. by William Hollister Boehm. M.Arch. 2011-06-20T15:41:31Z 2011-06-20T15:41:31Z 1990 1990 Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/64503 23346875 eng 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 83 p. application/pdf Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
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| title | Order and chaos : articulating support, housing transformation |
| title_full | Order and chaos : articulating support, housing transformation |
| title_fullStr | Order and chaos : articulating support, housing transformation |
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| title_short | Order and chaos : articulating support, housing transformation |
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