The Development of Public Library Design in the Netherlands; a Case Study on Forum Groningen

It was thought that because of the rise of the digital age, public libraries would eventually go extinct. However, research shows that nothing could be further from the truth. Visitor numbers are rising each year and new libraries are opened. There has been a change in the typology of public libraries that ensures the important role the library...

The Space Between Real and Reel: Unravelling the Dynamic Interplay of Cinematic Architecture and the Real Built Environment of the Western World in the 20th Century

This thesis investigates how the real Western built environment influenced cinematic architecture in the science-fiction films Metropolis (1927) and Blade Runner (1982), revealing the real architectural elements that were either copied or adapted into imaginary worlds throughout the 20th century. In doing so, both films are analysed on three...