M.Arch Design Thesis
Master of Architecture Harry F. Cunningham Bronze Medal Winner
Obsolescence: a decline in the value of equipment or of a product brought about by an introduction of new technology or by changes in demand. This thesis examines two central questions: how to develop the architectural use of an aircraft fuselage and how to utilize this element on a variety of different scales. The inherent tectonic and structural advantage of the fuselage, combined with the abundance of large abandoned airfield sites across the nation and the availability of over 12,000 obsolete aircraft, this thesis project will serve as a case study for how to redevelop obsolete economies into efficient and viable design solutions. Ashley Byars 2M Architecture Student
56 / Master of Architecture