Browsing by Supervisor "47116"
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Lunaris Posse - Lunar power : where the Waitemata meets the Manukau Harbour
(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 ... -
Modernism : A contemporary interpretation (Revisiting one of Auckland’s Modernist housing developments)
(2010)Apartment blocks built in the post-war period for state or city council housing mostly followed the architectural precepts of the Modern Movement. Large numbers of these buildings have been demolished in the last two ... -
Nature and architecture : an urban library. A study of the process of designing a new type of public architecture in the urban park context.
(2015)Since the beginning of the industrial revolution, the architecture industry has experienced an enormous revolution of its own. The application of new materials and industrialized production methods created plenty of ... -
A new cruise ship terminal & urban waterfront proposal for the settlement of Lyttelton
(2009)The aim of this project was to design a cruise ship terminal and urban waterfront master plan for the settlement of Lyttelton. My design acknowledges the existing environment and historic urban form but does so in a ... -
The North Bali International Airport
(2015)In 2012, Indonesia government confirmed the intention of developing a new international airport on the northern part of Bali. Building an airport is believed to be a stepping stone in improving the infrastructure and ... -
Passivhaus – a New Zealand adaption : an evaluation of New Zealand’s potential to adopt German energy saving standards for residential architecture
(2009)New Zealand’s reputation as an ecologically advanced nation is brought into question when our architecture is assessed at an international level. The implementation of Green Star New Zealand has brought to public attention ... -
The people's wharf : how can architecture be used to transform Queens Wharf into a public space that engages the community, integrates existing infrastructure and improves public life?
(2015)Auckland is a unique city defined by its impressive geological condition and rich cultural heritage, unfortunately the city’s architecture poorly reflects this special quality. As a young and prosperous city, Auckland has ... -
Preserving a green space network for a regional Auckland
(2015-12-22)Large cities often become regional cities. This has become a global trend emerging in early 20th century. As the urbanised area grows, the connection with nature tends to weaken – therefore green space networks can play ... -
Principles of housing which achieve social interaction and community integration
(2011)Courtyard housing in other cultures, such as China and Europe, has been proven to be capable of providing densities similar to those proposed in intensified development for Auckland. Many existing models have also proven ... -
Reclaiming the urban environment : mixed use architecture as a means towards urban sustainability
(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 ... -
The rediscovery of the sixth façade through gravitational explorations
(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 ... -
Reviving the heart : establishing place & connection through the architectural mechanism and fabric of a transport exchange, using Trivalent Design
(2017)This research project, REVIVING THE HEART, researches and explores architectural solutions in connecting the people of Auckland back to their urban fabric of Auckland and eachother to restore their sense of place. Auckland ... -
Rio 2016 : sailing in the post-Olympic hangover. Design for a marina and sailing school for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
(2011)The research question looks primarily at how the design for an Olympic venue, which is usually aiming to cater for the needs of a short term event, can benefit and contribute to the city and the life style of local communities ... -
Sitting pretty : the architect & the chair
(2012)RESEARCH QUESTION: How does the process of making furniture and applying it to architecture improve an architect's design process, skills, values and knowledge? Throughout history great architects have proven success ... -
“The Steaks Are High” : how can architecture promote an intense grazing system that will define an educational farming facility that can bring forth a new and highly sustainable culture of beef farming?
(2014)This research shows the design of an intensive, multi-storied beef production facility that competes with the output rate of the current, American based, Feedlot Model. This Feedlot initiative of the late 19th century ... -
Sustainable housing for ordinary households : a design study for Auckland's shortage of affordable housing, Geddes Terrace, Avondale
(2013)This research project explores the issue of housing affordability and living quality for median range income households as it is this demographic which has the most potential for home ownership. The aspect of ‘affordability’ ... -
The sustainable New Lynn neighbourhood 2020: Balancing environmental efficiency and sufficiency with the quality of social life
(2009)Developing an understanding and an acceptance of sustainability in the practice of architecture is a crucial step towards restoring global resilience and future-proofing the quality of human life. The purpose of this ... -
Symbiosis in city : how can vertical farming be integrated in a high rise mixed use development?
(2016)This research project takes into account existing state of knowledge, to create a high rise mix use building with a vertical farming facility. As a result, the proposed building combines wide range of uses, functions and ... -
TECH FARM : an innovation hub for green design and clean technology at Wynyard Quarter, Auckland : the design for an intellectual ecosystem for sustainable technology innovation that enables creativity, productivity and teamwork by using the “Community of Practice” concept
(2013)This thesis is an architectural response to the major environmental issues facing society. One of those challenges is climate change. This issue will likely get worse – the atmospheric CO2 has just reached 400 parts per ... -
An urban verge: Designing an adaptable events centre
(2009)RESEARCH QUESTIONS: Why have I chosen to design an environmentally sustainable building? What principles of design would make an events centre on the waterfront more sustainable? To what extent can these principles ...
