Type of Document	Master's Thesis
Author	Birdi, Bhavneet Kaur
URN	etd-06142011-152940
Title	A Study of Dynamic + Static Space
Degree	Master of Architecture
Department	Architecture
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Rott, Hans Christian Committee Chair Galloway, William U. Committee Member Schnoedt, Heinrich Committee Member
Keywords	static dynamic dance
Date of Defense	2011-05-04
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract Architecture and dance are both able to communicate through a language of rhythm and choreography. The fluidity and balance of a dancer as an artistic endeavor can be an inspiration, to develop analogous architectural forms as a kind of transcribed motions of the dance. A dancer''s movements and pauses can be interpreted as dynamic and static architectural moments. Dynamic space suggests to be active, and continuous, while static aims to be passive, tranquil and defined. A proposal for an Art Center consisting of theater and a studio space serves as a vehicle to explore formally the spatial components inspired by dance. In the proposal, the theater embodies the active expression of motion. This provides a dynamic architectural space through two concentric curved enclosures that expand and contract horizontally and vertically. In contrast, the studios form a static shell, promoting a serene environment where the architecture frames the dancer''s activity. The duality of dynamic and static architectural space in the work is a primary framework. The dynamic expresses the kinetic nature of architectural elements in space; in contrast, the static reveals the potential of a precisely measured room to achieve a balanced harmony when juxtaposed together.
Files	Filename       Size       Approximate Download Time (Hours:Minutes:Seconds)     28.8 Modem   56K Modem   ISDN (64 Kb)   ISDN (128 Kb)   Higher-speed Access    BIRDI_BH_T_2011.pdf 17.67 Mb 01:21:49 00:42:04 00:36:49 00:18:24 00:01:34   BIRDI_BH_T_2011_searchable.pdf 6.52 Mb 00:30:12 00:15:32 00:13:35 00:06:47 00:00:34

If you have questions or technical problems, please Contact DLA.