An Investigation into the Development of the Spatial Concept of the In-Between Space in the Netherlands and Japan in the 20th Century

In-between spaces are the gradual transition spaces between two opposites; between inside and outside or public and private. This research will investigate the motives and implementation of the concept within Dutch and Japanese architecture, as it is widely used within architecture of these countries. Because the in-between...

A Comparative Study: Catholic Church in the Hague by Aldo van Eyck

The subject of the study is the architect Aldo van Eyck and his design of the church Pastoor van Ars designed in 1964 (completed in 1969) years. In the 1960s, Catholicism within the Netherlands was undergoing some new changes as a result of the Second Vatican Council, and the effects of this event were pervasive among all church. Figures such as...

Cities, Trees, and Cucumber Sandwiches: Team 10 and Christopher Alexander at Royaumont

This thesis explores the interactions between the architect Christopher Alexander and the visionary grouping of architects known as Team 10, with a focus on Alexander's participation in one of Team 10's famous meetingsa t the Abbaye de Royaumont in 1962. Both Alexander and Team 10 went on to make important contributions to architectural history...