Abelsen, Vernon Michael2015-06-232015-06-231991http://hdl.handle.net/10919/53279In the act of building, man places himself between earth and sky. Where a wall is raised, a place becomes divided. Architecture occurs. One wall in one place begins to define three physical realities. The form and matter of a wall exist as one thing. Each side of the wall exists separately and face opposing parts. The wall is a barrier, yet acts as an architectural element that joins the two sides.iii, 23 leavesapplication/pdfen-USIn CopyrightLD5655.V855 1991.A245Sea-walls -- Designs and plansSeaside architecture -- Designs and plansArchitect-designed houses -- Designs and plansThesis