Throughout history religion has often been the root of conflict among people. Dissonance has not only existed among people of different religious groups but also among various sects within a religion. Commonalities and conflicts co-exist in the different religions; this thesis focuses on the...
AbstractOvercrowding, violence, and inadequate programs for deterring recidivism and promoting reform make contemporary American prisons costly and unsafe for prisoners, prison workers, and American society. Criminality and the American judicial system have changed considerably over time, as have...
Thesis StatementThis thesis deconstructs POLO Ralph Lauren advertisements under the lenses of American lifestyle & values and feminist theory highlighting how interior design helps define the POLO Ralph Lauren brand, synonymous with the American Dream.AbstractDavis, Heather, POLO Ralph Lauren...
The college learning environment is comprised of physical and psychological space, within which students engage in the transitional process of acquiring knowledge. With regard to the college level learning environment, the majority of the attention has been focused on updating the curriculum and...
Using the ethos of the Whole Food Movement as its foundation, I will design a sustainable restaurant that redefines pleasure in the food experience. My thesis project is the creation of a green restaurant; green both in terms of its purpose and its design implementation. The foundation of this...
ABSTRACTThe purpose of this study is to explore the emotional and physical effects of a healingenvironment that uses art therapy as its main modality of treatment. The exploration focuseson the connection between emotional well-being and physical health, which occurs as a resultof creating art....
The role of the tavern has transitioned as America has attempted to redefine itself from a colonial society with a dependence on alcohol to a more controlled, restrained society. Taverns historically served as multifunctional spaces: community center, networking center, civic center,...
The mountain resort model has essentially remained unchanged since 1864, which exposes a disconnect between maneuvering the built environment and managing awkward sporting equipment. Hoteliers and resort developers have largely ignored the emotional and financial significance of the sporting...
This project is to redesign two existing cafes at the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C.. One cafe is in the neoclassical West Building and the other cafe is in the modern East Building. This project aims to design two cafes which reflect the unique collections and atmosphere of each...
At the Epoch Hotel in the Joseph H. Hirschhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, guests encounter a unique hotel experience while gaining a new understanding of Modern art and design. This private hotel grants guests a behind the scenes pass to the world beyond museum galleries and invites the...