Copley Square : realizing its full potential
Thesis (M.S.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Architecture, 1984.
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| author | Haque, Reaz |
| author2 | William L. Porter. |
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| description | Thesis (M.S.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Architecture, 1984. |
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| spelling | mit-1721.1/747652019-04-10T20:03:23Z Copley Square : realizing its full potential Haque, Reaz William L. Porter. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Architecture. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Architecture. Architecture. Thesis (M.S.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Architecture, 1984. MICROFICHE COPY AVAILABLE IN ARCHIVES AND ROTCH. Includes bibliographical references (p. 161-162). The objective of this study is to form a basis for realizing the full potential of Copley Square, and also to establish an approach to the issues of preservation and revitalization of historic urban squares. The objective is achieved by: Examining the history of Copley Square. The focus of this portion of the study is on how the square was originated and formed, and the events which have shaped and changed it over a period of one hundred years. Developing criteria for the evaluation of proposals to redesign Copley Square. The criteria are developed based on observations and analysis of the square and its surroundings. Evaluating the two competition programs and winning designs which redesigned Copley Square in 1965 and 1984. Discussing the process of this study and its underlying theme, which also outlines an approach for the revitalization of urban squares in general. by Reaz Haque. M.S. 2012-11-19T19:05:34Z 2012-11-19T19:05:34Z 1984 1984 Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/74765 12775455 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 162 p. application/pdf n-us-ma Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| spellingShingle | Architecture. Haque, Reaz Copley Square : realizing its full potential |
| title | Copley Square : realizing its full potential |
| title_full | Copley Square : realizing its full potential |
| title_fullStr | Copley Square : realizing its full potential |
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| title_short | Copley Square : realizing its full potential |
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| topic | Architecture. |
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