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[email protected] FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF VISUAL ARTS, THEATRE, AND DANCE REPURPOSING THE SUBURBAN MCMANSION: A CONGREGATE LIVING PROPOSAL FOR SENIORS, FAMILIES, AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS By ASHLEY MCGREW A Thesis submitted to the Department of Interior Design in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science Degree Awarded Fall Semester, 2008 The members of the Committee approve the Thesis of Ashley McGrew defended on October 14, 2008. ______________________________ Jill Pable Professor Directing Thesis ______________________________ Eric Wiedegreen Committee Member ______________________________ Tock Ohazama Committee Member Approved: ________________________________________________ Eric Wiedegreen, Chair, Department of Interior Design ________________________________________________ Sally McRorie, Dean, College of Visual Arts, Theatre, and Dance The Office of Graduate Studies has verified and approved the above named committee members. ii For my Family: Thank you for always believing in me; I am so grateful to have you all in my life. And to Mom and Dad: I would not be where I am or who I am today without your love and support. Thank you, for everything. iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to the Interior Design department at Florida State University. My professors and colleagues have taught me so much throughout my educational career. A special thank you goes to Professor Tock Ohazama and Professor Eric Wiedegreen who have been so generous with their time and guidance.