Beyond the Self (Storage): Belongings in the 21st Century

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dc.contributor.advisorColopy, Andrewen_US
dc.creatorAguillard, Francis Drakeen_US
dc.date.accessioned2019-05-16T19:39:24Zen_US
dc.date.available2019-05-16T19:39:24Zen_US
dc.date.created2019-05en_US
dc.date.issued2019-04-16en_US
dc.date.submittedMay 2019en_US
dc.date.updated2019-05-16T19:39:24Zen_US
dc.description.abstractDoes the architectural act of assembly prioritize the individual or the collective? Is there a way of aggregating architectural units such that they both support and express individuality and render a coherent collective? Drawing on political theory, this thesis provides possible solutions to end the stalemate between self and group expression vis-à-vis the (formerly) personal storage unit. The methodology embraces entropy and automation and leverages gravity-based 3D physics simulations. A larger than average square footage for each storage “unit” reconceptualizes the building as collective-based rather than subject-based. In considering the main tenets of the site’s zoning, the building acknowledges a particular collective’s will, but also pushes back, for example in its liberal interpretation of the setback rules. This push-and-pull suggests continual revision and debate, as does the execution of the program; collectively, democratically, it aspires to be continually in definition and redefinition.en_US
dc.format.mimetypeapplication/pdfen_US
dc.identifier.citationAguillard, Francis Drake. "Beyond the Self (Storage): Belongings in the 21st Century." (2019) Master’s Thesis, Rice University. <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/105437">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/105437</a>.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1911/105437en_US
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.rightsCopyright is held by the author, unless otherwise indicated. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the work beyond the bounds of fair use or other exemptions to copyright law must be obtained from the copyright holder.en_US
dc.subjectStackingen_US
dc.subjectstorageen_US
dc.subjectcollectiveen_US
dc.subjectgroup formen_US
dc.subjectzoningen_US
dc.subjectselfen_US
dc.subjectpoliticsen_US
dc.subjecturbanismen_US
dc.titleBeyond the Self (Storage): Belongings in the 21st Centuryen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
dc.type.materialTexten_US
thesis.degree.departmentArchitecture & Building Scienceen_US
thesis.degree.disciplineArchitectureen_US
thesis.degree.grantorRice Universityen_US
thesis.degree.levelMastersen_US
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Architectureen_US
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