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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

A place of balance

Abstract

dc:description.abstract

To create a place of repose through the balance of architectural and natural elements. Repose- peace or calm; harmony in the disposition of the parts, colors, etc. such as gives rest to the eye or ear. Balance- state of equipose as between weights different elements or opposing forces; equilibrium, steadiness, as in one’s emotional balance.

Degree

thesis:*
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 Polytechnic Institute and State University
Year dc:date.issued
1991

Author and committee

dc:creator, dc:contributor.*
Author dc:creator
  • Ryan, Mary Powers
Chair dc:contributor.committeechair
  • Rott, Hans Christian
Committee members dc:contributor.committeemember
  • Brown, William W.
  • Braaten, Ellen B.

Rights

dc:rights
Statement dc:rights
  • In Copyright
Language dc:language.iso
en_US

Identifiers

dc:identifier.*
Handle dc:identifier.uri
http://hdl.handle.net/10919/53301
OAI identifier oai:identifier
oai:vtechworks.lib.vt.edu:10919/53301

Chain of custody

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2026-07-22
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Ryan, Mary Powers. A place of balance. masters thesis, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1991. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/53301