Date of Award
Summer 6-1-2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Architecture (MArch)
Department
Architecture
First Advisor
Armando Hashimoto
Second Advisor
Trevor Herman Hilker
Abstract
The (Matter)ial Revolution proposes a fundamental shift in how we approach the built environment, drawing inspiration from historical precedents like the Roman Spolia and adaptive reuse strategies of past civilizations. Instead of the conventional cycle of demolition and rebuilding, this architectural movement advocates for learning to work with existing structures and materials – re-appropriating and re-circulating them to create new forms. It demands a return to craftsmanship, methodology, materiality, and non-standardization.
Recommended Citation
Epstein, Aleza, "(Matter)ial Revolution" (2024). Masters Theses. 1210.
https://digitalcommons.risd.edu/masterstheses/1210
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