The Patterns of Structure in the Trobriand Islands

01/01/1975

Student Work, M.Arch Thesis

Investigation which provides a complete and systematic description of the settlement and building patterns to be found in the Trobriant Islands, using the methodology and the theoretical ideas of Christopher Alexander; written in 1975, but formally approved in 1996.

Authors:

Kenneth R. Costigan, University of California Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.

Content of

Academic Course

Guidance and supervision of students in the Master of Architecture Program 1975

University Program:

Master of Architecture

Instructors:

Christopher Alexander

Enrolled students:

Walter V. Wendler, Kenneth R. Costigan, Makoto Takashina

M.Arch Thesis and Professional Reports submitted for partial completion of the Master of Architecture Program.

References

Published Books

Correspondence

Former student contacting Prof. Alexander in the pursuit to get reinstated to candidacy for the Master's degree; also nominating Prof. Alexander as one of his referees for his candidacy for a professorship in PNG University of Technology. Attachments include two more letters by Costigan; one to Prof. Hirshen related to the Master degree candidacy, and the other one to the PNG University regarding his candidacy for professorship. Attachments included 15/09/1989

Academic, Administrative, Request for Feedback

Sender:

Kenneth R. Costigan, Lae, Papua New Guinea

Recipient:

Christopher Alexander, University of California Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.

Medium:

Letter