DOI
https://doi.org/10.25772/ERY6-TY43
Defense Date
2007
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts
Department
Interior Design
First Advisor
Camden Whitehead
Second Advisor
Lucinda Havenhand
Abstract
For my thesis, I have chosen to adapt the abandoned office/warehouse at 1207 North Boulevard for use as a community workshop for all of Richmond's urban neighborhoods. The community workshop's focus will be to provide open workshops, classes, a resource library and design consultation to low and middle income homeowners, affordable housing properties, and community parks. In addition, the center welcomes all of Richmond city residents to join and partake in 1207's resources in order to grow a multi-faceted community focused on improving the lives of all of Richmond City's residents. The center will function as a gathering space for all urban residents and will promote both the individual and the community through a Do It Yourself' approach to home design and care that will instill pride and self reliance to all members of the community.
Rights
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Is Part Of
VCU University Archives
Is Part Of
VCU Theses and Dissertations
Date of Submission
June 2008