White queen to E2⁺⁺ : an architectural fairytale

This thesis will investigate architectural narratives using the language of "comics".

The term "comics" refers to the use of a "series of juxtaposed static images in deliberate

sequence"1. This can include drawings, text, and collage. It is through the manner in

which all three are composed that a narrative can be created. In this method space is

used to denote not only physical relationships but also temporal ones.

The goal of this project is to use the language of comics as a tool to explore the

existing architectural narrative of an abandoned industrial site and use that narrative as

a guide to design the new architectural insertions to the narrative of the building.

The final product of this thesis is a proposed "adaptive-reuse" project within chosen

abandoned industrial building. The project and theoretical elements of this thesis are

represented in their entirety using the language of comics in a unified graphic novel as

the final product.