The Space Between Life and Death

The purpose of this thesis is to fracture the crystalized memory of cemeteries to promote a healthy relationship with the presence of passing. Understanding and reintegrating cemeteries within today's urban contextualization. Bridging the taboo nature of cemeteries through its revitalization of space and form. Ultimately reshaping cemeteries into an integral part of a community.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Architecture

Level thesis:degree_level

masters

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Architecture

Department dc:contributor.department

Architecture

Grantor dc:publisher

Virginia Tech

Year dc:date.issued

2025

Author dc:creator

• Ontiveros, Wilson Julio Jr.

Chair dc:contributor.committeechair

• Piedmont-Palladino, Susan C.

Committee members dc:contributor.committeemember

• Emmons, Paul F.
• Kelsch, Paul J.

• Cemetery
• Burial
• Interment
• Botanics
• Biophilia
• Architecture
• Landmark Mall
• and Project Redevelopment

Statement dc:rights

• In Copyright

Licence dc:rights.uri

• http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

Language dc:language.iso

en

Dc Identifier Other

vt_gsexam:44256

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:vtechworks.lib.vt.edu:10919/135571