The Intersection of Love and Architecture: The X-pression Exploratory of South Memphis

Identifier

3746

Author

Ja'Saun Quaute' Davis

Date

2016

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Architecture

Major

Architecture

Committee Chair

MICHAEL CHISAMORE

Committee Member

JENNIFER BARKER

Committee Member

PAULA JEAN MYERS

Committee Member

JIMMIE TUCKER

Abstract

Impoverished and diminished communities are very common in today's society. Many areas fall into despair and are often over looked by the rest of the world. When this happens, how can it be fixed? What are the ingredients needed in order to make these communities thrive again? What role does architecture play when addressing economically declining areas in need of change?As designers, we are taught many techniques and methods to design, but even with this knowledge, we are not guaranteed success in our approach. The question becomes: how do we ensure that our designs are meaningful to others? The answer might lie in one common trait all humans share: love.This thesis project seeks to find the intersection of love and architecture to help facilitate love and support in a declining community.

Comments

Data is provided by the student.

Library Comment

Dissertation or thesis originally submitted to the local University of Memphis Electronic Theses & dissertation (ETD) Repository.

Recommended Citation

Davis, Ja'Saun Quaute', "The Intersection of Love and Architecture: The X-pression Exploratory of South Memphis" (2016). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1476.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/etd/1476