Architectural collage: a school of art

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1999-12

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Texas Tech University

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The theory of artistic collage as an architectural design tool will be used in the design process. The principles of design used to create artistic collates, which combine materials of different sizes, textures, and colors, can also be used to make new architecture that f i t s into a context with existing character, and help the new architecture make an artistic Impression on that context.

The facility used to demonstrate this theory is a school of art. The school will teach several techniques and methods of art in one building. The size of the school will be under 6,000 s.f. It will house several art activities, a small gallery, and offices for the instructors.

The site for the school of art is in the Depot District in Lubbock, Texas. More specifically, it is on Buddy Holly Avenue j u s t to the north of the nightclubs. The Depot District is a very historic part of downtown Lubbock. It is a gateway to downtown Lubbock from the 19th Street exit of Interstate 27 The character of the area is established, and it is very historic, containing mostly warehouse style buildings.

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