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  • A study of Palladio's parametric design principles 
    Newby, Karl Clayton (Master of Architecture (Professional), 2012)
    The intention of this project is to study methods for the coordination of internal spaces and external visual elements on a building. Prototypical models of such coordination that I intend to study and on which I will base ...
  • Provocative preservation 
    Collins, Kathryn (Master of Architecture (Professional), 2012)
    Urban heritage buildings which have become disused present a major architectual challenge. How can they be rejuvenated and re-integrated as a functioning part of the modern city fabric? This project set out to investigate ...
  • Suburban metamorphosis : an urban intervention into suburban fabric 
    Heidari, Mahzad Kian (Master of Architecture (Professional), 2012)
    This project proposes to address the issues related to residential, commercial and community living. Residential issues relate to a lack of diverse building types and a scale that discourages flexibility towards growth, ...
  • Lunaris Posse - Lunar power : where the Waitemata meets the Manukau Harbour 
    Roberts, Matthew L. (Master of Architecture (Professional), 2012)
    The project is based on the assumption that a proposal to connect Auckland’s Waitemata and Manukau Harbour at the narrowest strip of New Zealand by means of a canal and tidal electricity station has been accepted. The ...
  • Dead cities 
    Jack, Joanna (Master of Architecture (Professional), 2012)
    This research project explores through architecture, the lost relationship between cities of the living and cities of the dead in urban centres. Proposing the question: How can architecture re-connect/re-engage cities of ...
  • Reclaiming the urban environment : mixed use architecture as a means towards urban sustainability 
    Dziwulska, Pamela (Master of Architecture (Professional), 2010)
    This project investigates the mixed-use building type as a form of sustainable urban architecture for the city of Auckland, New Zealand. Auckland lacks higher density architecture that applies sustainable techniques of ...
  • Spiritual sanctuary : proposing a Catholic church in New Zealand in the post Vatican II era 
    Wilson, Caitlin Mary (Master of Architecture (Professional), 2012)
    The design of churches is greatly influenced by the attitudes of the society for which they are built. Since the radical liturgical changes brought about as a result of the Second Vatican Council, the Catholic Church has ...
  • Wunderkammer : scenes of wonder, speculation and discovery 
    Blount, Arnika (Master of Architecture (Professional), 2012)
    The Wunderkammer was a setting of reflection, research and discovery in early modern Europe, where the collection and its context together created a network of potential associations that acted as a tool for interdisciplinary ...
  • Human / Storage - the H.I.V.E. system 
    Mak, King Wah (Jim) (Master of Architecture (Professional), 2012)
    The method of road widening is rarely the suitable option for the already developed inner city. Expansion or upgrade for traffic facilities has predominately taken place skyward over pre-existing roads in a multi-layer ...
  • HUB-210 : from destructor to generator 
    Yang, Chen-yu (M.ARCH (Prof)., 2012)
    Currently, the city of Auckland is focused on its function of commerce and Sky Tower has become recognized as Auckland’s identity since it was built. SkyCity was built as a major tourist facility in Auckland, but we must ...
  • Touchless touch : an architectural research project exploring the human relationship to wilderness heritage of the Poor Knights Islands marine and land reserve 
    Chapman-Smith, Toby (Master of Architecture (Professional), 2012)
    This research project, Touchless Touch, explores the delicate relationship that exists between society and wilderness heritage. Wilderness heritage is becoming more and more endangered. Expanding populations and technology ...
  • Sitting pretty : the architect & the chair 
    Trusewich, Shanta (Master of Architecture (Professional), 2012)
    Throughout history great architects have proven success in the field of furniture and chair design. This research project asks why architects have pursued furniture making and design, along with asking the question: How ...
  • Variations : flexibility and adaptability in medium density housing 
    Grounds, Meagan. (Master of Architecture (Professional), 2012)
    This research design project challenges the current way of designing medium density housing in Auckland. In particular, it focuses on the ability to change and adapt ones home to suit changing needs and wants. This has ...
  • Exploration of a School of Design 
    Young, Athena (Master of Architecture (Professional), 2011)
    Motivation: Architectural discourse is divided between intellectual theory and built reality. Design Schools want to achieve contemporary architecture through the static image intending to publicise the avant-garde nature ...
  • The rediscovery of the sixth façade through gravitational explorations 
    Tostado Rodriguez, Alejandro (Master of Architecture (Professional), 2012)
    The main purpose of this project is to give relevance to an often-neglected element in architecture: the Sixth Façade. This is done by an exploration of the role of gravitation in architecture. The sixth façade is the ...
  • Building blocks for a community 
    Follas, Cameron (Master of Architecture (Professional), 2012)
    The traditional New Zealand dream of the 'quarter acre Pavlova paradise', a standalone suburban dwelling, is fast becoming unsuitable on the basis of our steadily growing population, shifts in urban demographics, changing ...
  • Back to basics : rethinking the motives behind Charismatic Church architecture 
    Roome, Jason (Master of Architecture (Professional), 2012)
    This research project looks at the current trend of the architecture of Charismatic churches, with its disregard for the significance of the built environment, and attempts to uncover a set of design principles and a built ...
  • Museum of space : a study of the limits of metaphorical representations of various theories of space that can be achieved in architecture 
    McIntosh, Joshua. (Master of Architecture (Professional), 2012)
    Space is the subject of this thesis. Mankind’s quest to understand the impalpable medium known as space has been a remarkable journey. A journey that has spanned time, culture, and academic persuasion- and resulted in a ...
  • Relational connections 
    Croucher, Harry. (Master of Architecture (Professional), 2012)
    This project is an exploration of tectonic detailing. It aims to get an understanding of how tectonic detailing can be used to reflect social interactions between groups of people. The project site is located at Pakiri ...
  • Design for vibrant streets : proposed framework for a small area in Newmarket 
    North, Fiona Mary (Master of Architecture (Professional), 2012)
    The intended programme is to at least double commercial and residential density, while maintaining diversity in use and building form, enhancing the existing low rise, fine grain built environment and aligning with the ...