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Niewiadomski, Jannik (author)Embarking on a thesis exploring the transition of Brutalist university institutions in the Netherlands is a compelling endeavor driven by the intersection of architectural evolution, academic environments, and societal transformations. Brutalism, with its robust aesthetics and functionalist principles, has left an indelible mark on university...student report 2024
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de Bok, Coco (author)This thesis delves into the intricate relationship between art and propaganda in Soviet Russia. Placing art in her historical context. This thesis analyzes the key art movements within Russian Avant-Garde; Russian Futurism and Constructivism, as well as prominent propaganda Figures like Vladimir Mayakovsky and Gustav Klutsis. By examining the...student report 2024
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Boendermaker, Joaquim (author)The Haarlemmermeer is a municipality in the west of the Netherlands that has formed completely through the reclamation of the former lake of the same name. In its extensive history, we can suppose that the Haarlemmermeer has not had a linear development, in the sense that through time, it has faced many setbacks that impeded different kinds of...student report 2024
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Siegers, Annelot (author)The Protestant Evangelical religion is defined by its focus on spreading the gospel. Evangelical churches do not consider their churches as sacred, but rather as spaces for worship and community. Consequently, their architectural church designs deviate from traditional church designs. This thesis explores the architectural development of...student report 2024
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Broeksma, Roos (author)In deze thesis wordt de ontwikkeling van de stad Groningen van het ontstaan tot heden vergeleken met de ontwikkeling van de steden Leeuwarden en Amsterdam om zo een antwoord te geven op de hoofdvraag: “Hoe is de stad Groningen in het verleden (in verhouding) zo groot geweest en waardoor is deze groei in vergelijking met andere steden gestagneerd...student report 2024
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van der Veen, Marjolijn (author)Throughout 20th century, the role of women in Dutch society and in architecture changed under the influence of the first, second, third and fourth feminist waves. At the beginning of the 20th century, some women broke the gender barriers in architecture, a field traditionally dominated by men (Smeets-Klokgieters, 2022).<br/>The purpose of this...student report 2024
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Dirki, Styrk (author)This paper examines the strategic use of architectural design by Louis Vuitton in its flagship stores, highlighting its role in enhancing marketing e>ectiveness within the luxury retail sector. Incorporating a historical review of the brand's evolution, the study provides a comprehensive examination of a range of architectural strategies—such...student report 2024
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Schuuring, Maxime (author)This study delves into the portrayal of women in Impressionist paintings, focusing on the nuanced perspectives and differences derived from the female and male gaze. Through a comparative study of works by Berthe Morisot, Mary Cassatt, Piere-Auguste Renoir and Édouart Manet, this thesis elucidates the distinct artistic interpretations and...student report 2024
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Prins, Tjeerd (author)It can be imagined that, due to fast technological innovation in the field of healthcare, current Western medicine distanced itself from ancient knowledge and practices. The aim of this thesis was therefore to find out to what extent it is possible to still recognize influences of classical medical texts and architecture in contemporary hospital...student report 2024
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Scheffel, Eveline (author)This thesis aims to investigate the impact of green architecture features on the well-being of children and staff in Dutch preschools, addressing a gap in previous research. It considers six forms of well-being: physical, emotional, environmental, financial, personal development, and work-life balance. Seven green architecture features are...student report 2024
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Ramshini, Iman (author)This study examines the complex interplay of utopian vision, embodied experience, and social change within the context of modernistic religious architecture. Using Manfred Tafuri's critique of architectural utopianism (1976) and Giorgio Agamben's potentiality theory (2004) as a framework, the thesis analyzes two seminal structures: Peter Zumthor...student report 2024
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Baars, Hester (author)This study compares Le Corbusier’s urban plans for Chandigarh with Paris, highlighting the mod-ernist principles he applied and the design concept’s universality. This study aims to investigate the degree to which the architect’s concept of universal urban planning may be implemented in various metropolitan settings, while examining the ways in...student report 2024
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Mooren, Bart (author)Deze thesis onderzoekt de impact van het verlies van ornamenten op de gevels van de <br/>binnenstad van Tilburg in relatie tot de waardering van de stad. De definitie van het <br/>ornament blijft een centraal discussiepunt binnen de architectuur, aangezien het <br/>subjectief van aard is en de waardering ervan variabel is. Niettemin tracht deze...student report 2024
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Malinská, Petra (author)The thesis addresses the typification and construction of preschools in Czechoslovakia during the communist regime against political, social, and educational shifts following the 1948 coup d'état. In response to the urgent needs related to the housing crisis after World War II and the implementation of communist ideologies, novel approaches to...student report 2024
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de Groot, Eline (author)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...student report 2024
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Wachter, Fabian (author)This architectural history thesis examines the „Studentenhuis Weesperstraat“ (1966) in Amsterdam, designed by Herman Hertzberger (*1932) as a representation of his philosophy towards creating architecture. This being one if the earliest examples of Hertzbergers work, it serves as an accurate display of his meticulous approach to architecture...student report 2024
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van Bijsterveldt, Jermo (author)Kenzo Tange, a prominent architect and figure in the Metabolism movement, played a significant role in shaping Japanese architecture. His designs often combined modernism with traditional Japanese styles, incorporating Metabolist principles such as the use of multiple towers and sky corridors for traffic flow. The Japan World Exhibition in Osaka...student report 2024
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Wu, Zhengyu (author)Have microdistricts changed Chinese people’s living ideologies? The appearance, spatial relationships and community organizations of Chinese Microdistrict have changed dramatically over the decades since the 1950s when the Soviets first introduced this concept. Meanwhile, the rapid urbanization and commercialization of the real estate market...student report 2024
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Brachmi, Walid (author)As turbofan technology advances, periodic engine inspection and maintenance still remain a significant part of aircraft operational costs. Operators are thus looking to engine condition-based maintenance (ECBM), leveraging sensor data and numerical engine models for continuous diagnostics. KLM Engine Services developed a surrogate model based on...master thesis 2024