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Item Adaptive reuse project of the Tips Iron and Steel Building for a cultural center(Texas Tech University, 1985-06) Schaffer, Catherine NoredThis program is an adaptive reuse project. The project is located on the site of the Tips Iron and Steel Company in Austin, Texas. The design will include the renovation of three existing buildings, design of two new structures, and landscape design throughout the site. The facility will be a cultural mall, a "creative corner", or "artists' nook", and will include art galleries, specialty shops, restaurants, areas for entertainment, offices for related professionals, and a small museum. The intent of the historical aspect of the project is to preserve the character of the structures and contribute to surrounding historical atmosphere (Figure 1). The intent of the cultural mall is to fulfill Austin's growing need for such facilities caused by a high quality population growth combined with the large number of talented persons in the area. The center will provide outlets for the artists in the area, and provide unique shopping and entertainment for Austin.Item Re-creation: the reclamation of existing structures for new activities(Texas Tech University, 1994-08) Schall, David E.Adaptation is the re-use of an existing structure whose function is no longer of value. The industrial revolution has accelerated the need for adaptation of buildings' uses due to the fact that commercial structures often outlive their functional purposes and are produced in large numbers. American society now can choose from three options of what to do with these leftover residuals. The first option is to destroy the existing structure and start anew. However, by demolishing the existing structure, the designer destroys part of the site's context. The second option is to do nothing and leave these structures abandoned to eventually decay. The third option is to adapt the existing structure to a new activity. Adaptation of a structure allows for the opportunity to retain a direct reference or tie to the site's context. This tie to the past is sought by each one of us in some way to link us to and remind us of civilization's accomplishments. Adaptation offers an opportunity to transform a commercial building into a piece of architecture that is richer in meaning. The written part of my thesis will explore a design process that will enhance the quality of the design of adaptive architecture. The adaptive use is a balance in the combining of the existing structures past with the essence of the new activity. The adaptive design process will be tested through the use of an architectural design problem. The project will consist of a programmatic phase and a design phase for an existing structure on a site in the Metroplex. The site is in Dallas on Greenville Ave between Walnut and Park Road. Located on the site is an abandoned concrete structure previously used as a restaurant storage facility. The program will be developed for an art gallery complex. The solution of the design problem will be derived from the guidelines set up in the thesis paper. The goal of this design project is to successfully demonstrate a process for adapting an existing structure to a new use while retaining its past essence.Item The Bay Art Gallery: Biscayne Bay, Miami, Florida(Texas Tech University, 1990-05) Archer, Melvyn E.The universe is built and operates as a hierarchy of dynamic system and sub-systems. Nature can be described as a large ordered system which remains stable, while its sub- systems contain variety, diversity and uniqueness. The human mind can perceive the whole system of nature only because it is a part of the order of systems. Architecture, born of the human mind, should be as unique as any other sub-system while its essence should contribute to the wholeness of natures system. The intent of this thesis is to produce architecture as a sub-system that gives meaning in part to the whole of a larger system. This will be achieved through simulation of natural cycles, rhythms and patterns. The implementation of which will be by means of natural materials, textures and colors.Item The Ysleta Cultural Center with an emphasis on a farmers and arts market(Texas Tech University, 1987-05) Needle, MartinNone