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| Title: | Verticle Treatise |
| Authors: | Talbot, Raymond |
| Copyright Date: | 2006 |
| Abstract: | The evolution of this thesis revolves around the belief that in order to attract people of
varying backgrounds to an urban high rise dwelling environment, units need to offer
the amenities commonly found in suburban developments. The structures though
must do more than just offer some superficial conditions; they must also integrate
outdoor spaces that people often come to associate only with life in the suburbs.
This thesis also looked at the reconnecting of an isolated site that was separated by
elevated roadways and had little pedestrian traffic. Through the use of elevated
bridges the site would be reconnected to the city on a pedestrian level which at the
same time act as a conduit between buildings, as well as give a physical edge to the
project. This thesis poses the question of 'how cities can fight the loss of residents to
an idealized suburban life style.' Research into suburban building, and marketing
trends, as well as common opinions and beliefs provided insight into the desires of
the average suburbanite, and more importantly the things they saw as critically
lacking in urban living. |
| URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/10429/202 |
| Appears in Collections: | Architecture Thesis Collection
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