O'Donovan, James(School of Architecture, University of Limerick, 2012)
The objective of my thesis is to explore the various elements that make
structure architecture. Through investigation into thinness, material,
span, space and soundscape, I wish to create an architecture which can
appeal ...
Doheny, Gavin(School of Architecture, University of Limerick, 2012)
Manufacturing productive land is the
basis for this thesis document. The document is split
into five related sections each displaying an emphasis
on manipulation of ground in a productive manner
over time.
O rganising ...
MacDonald, Ian(School of Architecture, University of Limerick, 2012)
My thesis project is exploring the way we live today. In our Irish context the suburbs have been spreading out from the cities like a virus, each development clothed to the next as the life-line of the roads deteriorates ...
Murphy, Edel(School of Architecture, University of Limerick, 2012)
An endeavour to explore the relationship between order and chaos
in the making of the city as a common place; a place to inhabit and
engage, this satisfying a basic human requirement. Food, embodying
both elements of ...
Ó Bolguidhir, Piaras(School of Architecture, University of Limerick, 2012)
The reality of climate change, today, has conferred an unprecedented importance
upon nature, weather and the atmosphere. Climate change is very real, perhaps
not as apocalyptic as some have predicted, but nonetheless ...
Corbet, Réidín(School of Architecture, University of Limerick, 2012)
My architectural project investigates spaces of refuge. From an
analysis of the organic structure of seashells, I have chosen to
work with the sculpted interior of the vacant Jesuit Church in
Limerick. In this space I ...
Hilliard, Alan(School of Architecture, University of Limerick, 2012)
My thesis investigations are based on ideas of threshold and mediation in architecture. Movement or mediation between distinct places implies thresholds; skin, walls, doors, bridges etc. This mediating geography describes ...
Collins, Seán(School of Architecture, University of Limerick, 2012)
Ground is fascinating in that it is something that every single person
in the world experiences every day of their life in some form
or another. For this reason it is crucial that architects have a clear
understanding ...
Barry, Stephen(School of Architecture, University of Limerick, 2012)
This text will look closely at the landscape, to understand the topography,
ecology, climate and composition, exploring the relationship between land
and water, mudfl ats, islands and the coastal boundary. It is my goal ...
Walsh, Gerard(School of Architecture, University of Limerick, 2012)
This thesis argues the relevance of social spaces for play and free time. Age appropriate
design and the design of social infrastructure are important to architecture and urban design.
At an age where they are marginalised, ...