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Item Citeations(Rice Design Alliance, 1988) Papademetriou, Peter C.; Lukitsh, JoanneItem Evolving priorities in architecture and urban design: a survey of world's fairs(1971) Marshall, James Lawrence; Papademetriou, Peter C.The world's fair or international exposition of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries represents an interesting area in the context of large scale building enterprises. The fair in a sense has come to symbolize the best and the worse of a period in terms of design and usually is developed on a grand scale that cannot be ignored. By analyzing different scales and types of built form, professionals can begin to develop a sound approach to design based on the possibilities and contributions that these complexes have to offer to large scale There are certain inherent characteristics particular to fairs that have potential "feed-forward" value for architecture and planning, but for our purposes they should be tahen in an evolutionary, comparative way, as indicators of professional attitudes towards organization of the built environment, As such, these fairs* illustrate "evolving priorities" towards problems of the impact of the accelerated urbanization. The can be no direct comparisons of fairs and cities, although in the design and planning of a fair many problems that face the planner or the urban environment must be tackled and solved to make an amenable place for people, Essentially there are certain aspects of fairs that have far ranging significance beyond mere amusement and entertainment. The world's fair is a phenomenon of planning and design that is unique in many respects; it is both real and fantasy and it is both permanent and temporary. It is because of this complex nature of the fair as a cultUral institution that I have chosen to ifivestigate it as a significant feature of the designed environment based on an act of will to be executea at a point in time without the usual restraints of everyday building.Item Going Modern in Houston(Rice Design Alliance, 1984) Papademetriou, Peter C.Item HindCite: In Pursuit of an Elusive Future(Rice Design Alliance, 1985) Papademetriou, Peter C.Item Houston in the '80s: In Search of Public Places(Rice Design Alliance, 1987) Papademetriou, Peter C.Item Loose Fit: The Houston Museum District(Rice Design Alliance, 1996) Papademetriou, Peter C.Item Pelli Crams Old and New Ideas Into Rice's Future(Rice Design Alliance, 1984) Papademetriou, Peter C.Item Social (r)evolution and architecture(1970) Behravesh, Bahman; Papademetriou, Peter C.The societal values developed by Man have been based on scarcity as an inevitable reality. The unequal distribution of scarcity made possible the rise of privileged classes; or the domination of few over many. Architecture not only served the privileged class exclusively but was instrumental in perpetuating their domination. The Industrial Revolution promised an end to the prevalent scarcity. Consequently the architect in evolving new methods and aesthetics prompted by new production capabilities would serve all the members of society. But as industrialization became a tool for profit-making, the new revolutionary movement through becoming accepted by the elite lost its revolutionary potency and was reduced into another 'style'. Production became accepted as the 'national purpose'. But as the basic needs of the majority were satisfied — to keep production and profit at the accelerated pace — 'false' needs had to be devised. Induced scarcity in the guise of progress has become a new form of domination. However there are indications of new social and political behavior which are manifested in the 'refusal'. A refusal of accepting the old values based on scarcity and kept alive through induced scarcity. The forces that can be instrumental in effectuating change lie within the ethnic minorities, and the new class of people who are evolving an awareness of new priorities affecting the quality of life and freedom. In answering the new social needs the architect could find his new responsibilities, and discover the 'ultimate client'.Item Toward a comprehensive understanding of architecture: aspects of science and art re-presented(1979) Miller, Rob (Vocalist); Rowe, Peter G.; Papademetriou, Peter C.; Mitchell, O. JackThis thesis suggests that the current confusion in contemporary architecture may be largely due to a split in thinking that began after the Renaissance. This split in thinking, manifested as a dichotomy between science and art, developed through the Enlightenment, the Romantic Period, and the Industrial Revolution and profoundly influenced man's way of thinking, and in particular, his perception of architecture. Consequently, architects since the Renaissance have been prone to perceive of architecture as either a science or an art, and not as a holistic entity of its own. The effects of the science-art split are most evident during modern times. Coincident with the twentieth century flourish of science and technology, a rift of dissatisfaction occurred in mainstream architecture. In a search for principles, scientific methods were applied to the architectural context which led to the development of several false notions about design and architecture. These were developed and proliferated by four movements, "Empiricism," "Technicalism," "Methodism," and "Functionalism," which collectively may be called the Scientific Tradition in architecture. Among other false beliefs that plague contemporary architecture, the Scientific Tradition advanced the notion that form can be solely determined by the parameters of the problem at hand. If contemporary architecture has been misinformed by this 5 year-old tradition of dichotomous thought, then its true nature needs to be reconsidered Investigations into the essence of style, aesthetics, and the workings of design reveal that architecture is always informed by the designer's intentions. Moreover, these intentions are specified by man's physical, intellectual and emotional relationships to his built environment. A comprehensive understanding of architectural intentions would seem to be essential in remedying confusion and improving the quality of contemporary architecture. Finally, the great and timeless architecture of history supports the thesis that architecture is more than science or art. These works suggest a normative approach to design which unites and transcends the scientific and artistic perceptions of architecture. Such a holistic perception, drawn from a comprehensive understanding of the true nature of architecture, will lead to the generation of timeless solutions.Item Wolfe Bites: An Interview With Tom Wolfe(Rice Design Alliance, 1988) Papademetriou, Peter C.