Type of Document	Master's Thesis
Author	Bree, William Dennis
Author's Email Address	wdbreeiv@gmail.com
URN	etd-11162011-155952
Title	An Earthly Cosmology
Degree	Master of Architecture
Department	Architecture
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Feuerstein, Marcia F. Committee Chair Holt, Jaan Committee Member Piedmont-Palladino, Susan C. Committee Member
Keywords	cosmology rock creek park nature center
Date of Defense	2011-05-10
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract The following thesis project explores the design of a nature center and planetarium within Rock Creek Park, in Washington, DC. The project evolved from a desire to re-imagine a relationship with nature in a way that allows conversation, reflective thinking, and allows one’s sense of wonder to enter a place which is between science and myth. The design of the nature center and planetarium was developed by investigating the dualities which exist within and around the site, such as earth and air, day and night,and winter and summer. The goal was to create a building which is fully embedded in the site around it, to create a unique environment for exploration and conversation, and a place to contemplate one’s relationship with nature.
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