1. Thesis in Architecture Submitted to the Architecture Faculty Of the College of Architecture Of Texas Tech University in Partial Fulfillment for The Degree of Master of Architecture ________________________ _ Chairman of the Committee ________________________ _ Thesis Instructor ARCH 5395: Stephen L. Faulk ________________________ _ Thesis Advisor: Professor Elizabeth I. Louden Accepted ________________________ _ Dean, College of Architecture ________________________ _ Date Past + Present = Future By: Elizabeth a. Terrell

2. 1 Table of Contents Overview acknowledgements2 abstract3 list of illustrations4 Part 1: Theory Introduction to Theory8 theory Issues 15 Theory Case Studies 17 Bibliography 19 Part 2: Facility Introduction to Facility Type 21 Epistemology of Facility 22 Facility Issues 31 Facility Case Studies 34 Spatial Analysis 37 Spatial Summary 46 Bibliography 53 Part 3: Context Introduction to Context 56 Site Analysis 57 Context Issues 71 Context Case Studies 74 Bibliography 76 Part 4: Synthesis

3. 2 Acknowledgements I would like to first thank my parents for all of the support they have given me, emotionally and financially, through the past five years. Without them I would not be where I am today. I would also like to thank Brandon for being so supportive during the past year and for understanding that this was one of my goals for our future. I would finally like to thank all those who have helped me along the way. Friends and Family who have listened to me talk endlessly about my project, and Professors who have contributed to my successes while attending Texas Tech. To All, Thank You!

4. 3 Abstract Theory Statement The blending and integration of architecture through the use of contemporary building vocabulary with characteristics of the historical context of its surroundings can create a building that respects and responds to the context and will maintain current architectural styles into the styles that will be in our future. Facility Statement The project is a multiple use complex that will contain residential housing, retail spaces, a restaurant and a movie theatre along with other entertainment venues that will invite the community to reinhabit downtown. Context Statement The Project is located in Marshall, Texas in East Texas. Founded in 1841, Marshall was named the county seat of Harrison County in 1842 with an area of one square mile with the historical courthouse at the center. Marshall has grown to include over twenty historically significant structures within its city limits.

5. 4 List of Illustrations TitleSourcePage 1Gordon Wu Hall, Butler College, Princeton NJPrinceton University Website17 2Lourie-Love Hall, Butler College, Princeton NJPrinceton University Website17 3Walker Hall, Butler College, Princeton NJPrinceton University Website17 4Muromachi Mitsui Shinkan Building, Tokyo, JapanKajima News and Notes18 5Detail of Muromachi Mitsui Shinkan BuildingKajima News and Notes18 6Façade of theatre at Sundance West Apartments Sundance West 34 7Sundance West Apartment Complex, Fort WorthSundance West34 8Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, Austin, TexasAlamo Drafthouse Cinema Website35 9Interior of Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. AustinAlamo Drafthouse Cinema Website35 10Historic Rogers Hotel in Waxahachie, TexasRogers Hotel Official Website36 11Interior of restaurant in Rogers Hotel Rogers Hotel Official Website36

6. 5 List of Illustrations TitleSourcePage 12Postcard Illustration of Courthouse Square City of Marshall, Texas58 131940s Postcard N. Washington Street, Looking South City of Marshall, Texas58 141901 Courthouse under constructionCity of Marshall, Texas59 151901 Courthouse renovated as of 2006Fred Terrell59 161901 Courthouse during Wonderland of LightsMarshall Chamber of Commerce60 17Marshall Fire Ant Festival Marshall Chamber of Commerce60 181901 CourthouseAuthor61 19Downtown ShopsAuthor61 20Average Wind Speeds for Marshall, TexasCity-Data.com62 21Average Humidity for Marshall, TexasCity-Data.com62 22Aerial Photo of Downtown Marshall, TexasTerra Server Imagery63 23Looking onto site from Southwestauthor64 24Aerial photo of site in Marshall, TexasTerra Server Imagery64 25Vacant Building (Southwest of site)Fred Terrell65

7. 6 List of Illustrations TitleSourcePage 26Marshall Masonic Lodge (west of site)Fred Terrell65 27Michelson Museum of Art (south of site)Fred Terrell65 28Historic Paramount Theatre (West of site) Author65 29Visual Art Center (Northeast site)Author65 30Wisteria Garden Bed & Breakfast (Southeast site)Author65 31Aerial Photo of Downtown Marshall, TexasTerra Server Imagery66 32Aerial Photo of Downtown Marshall, TexasTerra Server Imagery67 33North Bolivar StreetAuthor67 34Southwest site looking SouthwestAuthor67 35Southwest Site looking EastAuthor67 36Northwest Site corner looking SoutheastAuthor67 37Southeast Site corner looking NorthwestAuthor67 38 Southwest site corner looking NorthwestAuthor67 39Lot Map of Downtown Marshall, Texas City of Marshall68

8. 7 List of Illustrations TitleSourcePage 40Current Zoning for Downtown Marshall - Drawing City of Marshall69 41Old Marshall City HallFred Terrell70 42The Weisman Department StoreFred Terrell70 43Ellis County courthouse in Waxahachie, TexasWaxahachie Downtown Website74 44The Square in Downtown Waxahachie, TexasWaxahachie Downtown Website74 45Sundance Square, Fort Worth, TexasSundance Square Website75 461930 photo of The Fort Worth Club now - Aston HotelAston Hotel Website75