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  • Active living architecture 
    Weavers, William (Master of Architecture (Professional), 2011)
    This thesis project is an architectural response to the global obesity epidemic. Obesity prevalence rates are increasing around the world at such an alarming rate, that a problem which was not a pressing issue two generations ...
  • The adaptation of Islamic culture in a western society: “Building a contemporary mosque in Auckland” 
    Rashid, Maysum (Master of Architecture (Professional), 2011)
    Though it is from the East that the sun rises, showing itself bold and bright without a veil, it burns and blazes with inward fire only when it escapes from the shackles of east and west..."(3) - Muhammad Iqbal The ...
  • The aesthetics of topology optimisation and non-standard analysis 
    O'Sullivan, John (Master of Architecture (Professional), 2011)
    Over the last few years, architects have been given access to a myriad of new generative tools that are unprecedented in both number and capacity. Some design professionals are describing the ability they provide to generate ...
  • Analogic architecture: A bionmetic speculation 
    Magan, Jayshree (Master of Architecture (Professional), 2009)
    There is a beauty to science, and a science to the beauty that is intrinsic in art. The exploration of art and science in architecture are intertwining studies in the pursuit of new inspiration and ideas. Art and science ...
  • Appropriate vocabulary for a Hindu Temple design in Auckland 
    Banerjee, Shubhendu (Bobby) (Master of Architecture, 2010)
    The Temple provides a deep insight into the spiritual and social aspects of the Hindu religion. With advancement in technology and communications, settlement patterns and Temple worship have undergone radical changes. So ...
  • Aqua house: A house design that explores the possibility of integrating architecture and water, technically and aesthetically 
    Dykstra, Les (Master of Architecture, 2007)
    This project has resulted from current concerns about global water usage and the increasing pollution of water environments. The research focuses on the relationship of water and architecture. The preliminary research ...
  • The architectural impact of urban intensification: A study of medium density housing in the Auckland region 
    Warne, Joshua (Master of Architecture (Professional), 2010)
    This thesis explores the challenges faced by architects when designing medium density housing in the Auckland region. It investigates the impact of urban intensification on architecture and the counter-effect of architecture ...
  • Architecture: A catalyst for youth development 
    Leat, Adrian (Master of Architecture (Professional), 2012)
    “The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.” - Confucius This design project attempts to explore the relationship ...
  • Architecture and textiles 
    Wigglesworth, Ruth (Master of Architecture (Professional), 2010)
    This proposal develops a design for a textile museum and gallery. The design has been produced as a result of an indepth analysis of textile arts and the information that can be derived from their application in architecture. ...
  • Architecture and tradition 
    Wen, Rui (Master of Architecture (Professional), 2010)
    The history of contemporary architecture in China begins in 1949. In that year, the country’s social infrastructure changes. In 1978 the Economic Reform brought on another important phase in the development of China and ...
  • Architecture & enlightenment: An exploration of the experiential possibilities of the constituents of architecture 
    Horvath, Nina (Master of Architecture (Professional), 2010)
    There is a general acknowledgement of the lack of spiritual and emotional richness in contemporary architecture. This thesis attempts to address the issue of normalised and emotionless architecture, through the design of ...
  • Architecture in motion: change we can believe in 
    Warren, Max (Master of Architecture (Professional), 2010)
    This research project addresses a triple agenda of portability, adaptability and sustainability through the design of a multipurpose public events venue for Auckland city. Proposed events range from small community based ...
  • Architecture, the bridge between two ethnicities 
    Rahimi, Cyrus (Master of Architecture (Professional), 2010)
    This project is about how architecture might affect the relationship between two groups of people; two different groups with experience of conflict in the past. The context for this study is the island of Cyprus which ...
  • 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 ...
  • Back to front: Mixing it up in Ponsonby 
    Bower, Abbey (Master of Architecture (Professional), 2009)
    What is a sensitive development and urban design strategy for a vacant corner site and heritage building in Ponsonby; a character suburb of Auckland? This research project focuses on issues of sensitive redevelopment ...
  • Barry’s Point: An architectural exploration of site 
    Hooper, Haley Chantal (Master of Architecture (Professional), 2011)
    Barry’s Point is the peninsula that founded the development of the Takapuna community. It is a controversial and contentious location that has witnessed many different occupations and events in its short urban history. It ...
  • Bigness in architecture 
    Hadler, Jacob (Master of Architecture (Professional), 2009)
    This research project is about how we should be designing big buildings in big cities. In general, big buildings tend to ignore their context by becoming independent objects in space. These objects, or space occupiers, are ...
  • Bridge the border: A border crossing complex across the Johor Strait 
    Lai, Daicai (Master of Architecture (Professional), 2011)
    This project started from the author’s dissatisfaction and frustration at crossing the border. In the current climate of global terrorism and security concerns, movement across the Singapore-Malaysia border is increasingly ...
  • 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 ...
  • Christians in community 
    Garratt, Lydia (Master of Architecture (Professional), 2010)
    How could a community of Christians live within an urban setting and engage effectively with the lives of those around them? How might such an establishment be informed by the kind of Christian-living encouraged and ...