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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Reflex motion : choreographing the design of a performing arts center in Hadley, Massachusetts

Abstract

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This thesis investigates an architectural design process through the techniques of intuitive drawing, conversation analysis, videotaping, site totems, and a reflexive journal. The design project is a performing arts complex in western Massachusetts. The program includes a performance theater for music and dance, an outdoor amphitheater, a rehearsal building, a cafe', and living space for forty performers.

Degree

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Department dc:contributor.department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Architecture.
Grantor dc:publisher
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Year dc:date.issued
1987

Author and committee

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Author dc:creator
  • Bernert, Julia M
Advisor dc:contributor.advisor
  • William L. Porter.

Subjects

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Rights

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Statement dc:rights
  • 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.
Language dc:language.iso
eng

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Handle dc:identifier.uri
http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/78970
OAI identifier oai:identifier
oai:dspace.mit.edu:1721.1/78970

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Bernert, Julia M. Reflex motion : choreographing the design of a performing arts center in Hadley, Massachusetts. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1987. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/78970