Children's exploratorium : an architectural thesis exploring education through interaction

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Authors
Gerns, Edward A.
Advisor
Missair, Alfredo R.
Issue Date
1986
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Degree
Thesis (B. Arch.)
Department
College of Architecture and Planning
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Abstract

The contents of this book describe the development of a 'thesis' design. The book's organization stresses the conceptual development and design process more than the final product. The final design is simply a tool to help explain the concept.The project itsself is a yacht club condominium development on Lake Wawasee in North Central Indiana. Emphasis is placed on the condominium units each of which is occupied by members of the club. There are additional club members who do not occupy the residences. A restaurant for the general public is also included in the complex. The origin of the design is developed through a study of the historic development of the lake. The causes and effects of previous design decisions are analized to form a base for the design concepts. The design developed from these concepts is representative of existing housing patterns except that the problems associated with the typical building type are eliminated.The organization of the project is accomplished through the development of building systems. Three particular systems; wall, unit and roof, were designed individually. Each was then redesigned relating to the interface between its self and each of the other building systems. The systems were then overlaid producing a composite design. This design allows for several levels of organization, as well as dynamic intersections between systems.The main purpose of this thesis book is to describe a design and a designer. The book's contents are merely a representation of the designer, his methods and ideas. By analizing the book with this in mind, you will achieve a better understanding of design and designer.