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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
Stephen Wischer
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
An exploration of humanity’s future away from Earth and among the stars. This thesis tackles some of the fundamental drivers of human civilization and what it means to create significant, sacred, space for humans to truly dwell. Utilizing language as a vehicle, this thesis delves into the realms of fiction where the future is discovered and invented simultaneously. This work heavily focuses on the use of architectural metaphors, through a phenomenological lens, utopian frameworks, discussions on dystopia, and is built on the shoulders of John Hejduk, Octavio Paz, and Martin Heidegger.
Recommended Citation
Stalboerger, Alex, "Finding Civitas Dei Sine Terra" (2025). Architecture Theses. 47.
https://digitalcommons.ndsu.edu/architecture-theses/47
ThesisPresentation_Stalboerger.pdf (26139 kB)
ThesisSupplement_Stalboerger.pdf (32163 kB)