Forms for change : an architecture of meaning

A socially responsible role for architecture and architects is one which consciously responds to a particular set of socio-cultural values. These values, regardless of interpretation, are in a state of constant change. In the modern context, various forces have accelerated this change. Therefore an architecture which either reflects or responds to change creates more meaningful environments. This becomes increasingly necessary. Through an analysis of three dwellings. characteristics of forms are found which respond well to change. These are 1) Multi-functional versus differentiated. 2) Configurative versus figurative. 3) Complex images and elements versus free eclecticism.

Department dc:contributor.department

Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Architecture.

Grantor dc:publisher

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Year dc:date.issued

1987

Author dc:creator

• Kim, Nina

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Edward Robbins.

• Architecture.

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• M.I.T. theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. See provided URL for inquiries about permission.

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• http://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/7582

Language dc:language.iso

eng

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http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/75520

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oai:dspace.mit.edu:1721.1/75520