BETWEEN ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE -Site Revitalization in Magnuson Park By An Integration of Landscape and Building Reuse

Abstract

What can a design based on dealing with the relationship between architecture and landscape, bring to a site, a community, and the urban environment? This thesis is a journey to explore the relationship between landscape and architecture, mainly focusing on the historic context. A thorough study of history and conditions of the site and buildings reveals advantages for adapting and integrating them. The design thesis aims to advocate the advantages and benefits of ecological design and to create a distinct and considerable approach about building adaptive reuse, through the integrated design of two historic buildings and the surrounding landscape at Seattle’s Magnuson Park. By integrating social and cultural functions, focusing on the landscape and architecture, respecting the history and the environment, the innovative design interventions envision a multifaceted revitalization of this currently latent site.