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Date of Award
5-2025
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Architecture
College
Arts and Sciences
Department
Architecture
Faculty Advisor
Charlott Greub
Studio Coordinator
Stephen Wischer
Faculty Chair
Susan Kliman
Publisher
North Dakota State University
Rights
NDSU policy 190.6.2
URI
https://www.ndsu.edu/fileadmin/policy/190.pdf
Abstract
This thesis paper outlines the history and proposed adaptive reuse of the Fergus Falls Regional Treatment Center. The research of this thesis first focuses on the architectural characteristics of the Kirkbride Plan and the historical figures who created it. After establishing this baseline knowledge, the research then focuses on the specific Regional Treatment Center Located in Fergus Falls. This thesis also aims to take stock of the total number of Kirkbride buildings in the United States and a basic understanding of their existing conditions. Three case studies of existing Kirkbride buildings successfully adapted. These case studies are analyzed as useful precedents to relay back to through this design proposal. This project concludes with the proposed design solutions for the building and accompanying architectural documents.
Recommended Citation
Himmelspach, Thomas Otto, "The History and Adaptive Reuse of Kirkbride Buildings" (2025). Architecture Theses. 12.
https://digitalcommons.ndsu.edu/architecture-theses/12