South Africa, like many countries in the non-Western world, has a long history of conflict stemming from the spread of colonialism. However, moving to the new South Africa allowed for renewed interaction and understanding by celebrating people's differences.
Research Questions
However, as a result of the transition to a non-racial democratic social order, many of the structures of everyday life remain in a state of change that has affected the spatial structure of the built environment. Apartheid planning had serious effects on the social structure of South Africa and this in turn affected its society.
Hypothesis
With the fall of apartheid came the freedom to express individual identities and to abandon those imposed by the regime. The initiative should now be to eradicate the evidence of apartheid from our built environment and promote the development of inclusive societal structures.
Aims and Objectives
In many of the areas of the former Non-White Group, territorial gang warfare has contributed to the destruction of communities. A term widely used in the context of the new South Africa to describe changes in condition and structure.
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Research Design
The researcher was able to fully participate and interact with respondents due to the electronic recording of interviews, which were later transcribed. The fact that the researcher was from the community contributed to the easy nature of the conversation despite the complex issues being discussed, while.
Data Sources a) Secondary Data
Respondents' views were used to establish common lines of interest and concerns in society among all age groups. The design and format of the questionnaire (Appendix a) was influenced by the objectives of this study.
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Limitations of the study
The findings of the research are structured in eight chapters, the first of which provides the background and introduction to the topic of Architecture and Identity. The sixth part of the research follows with a critical analysis of precedent studies to inform the research as well as the proposed architectural intervention.
Conclusion
Popular discourse has long linked personal identity and the normal development of the autonomous individual. This is a study of the power of South Africans' identity labels and the resulting effects on architectural expression.
National identity
The site for the building was strategically positioned to knit together the fabric of the 'black' Galeshewe municipality and the main municipality. Figure 16, Northern Cape Provincial Government Legislature, showing local artwork, landscape and building details.
Conclusion
Examples of the degree of spatial and economic segregation that still exists in South African cities today. Therefore, the buildings are designed to be in line with the existing image of the country.
Context, culture and identity
In order for architecture to be meaningful and reflective of the identity of its context, it must be appropriate and defined by the local climate, landscape, vegetation and man-made elements of its surroundings. The design itself was largely responsive to the site's typography. illus 14) It is a sensitive design that treads gently on the ground and blends seamlessly with the surrounding vegetation. The architecture engages the cultural energies of the region in creating a synthesis of past and present, of cultural pride and identity.
Too often when dealing with visually poor environments, the emphasis shifts from contextual inspiration to providing context enhancement. Only broad participation and involvement of the local community can lead to an authentic expression of local identity and relevant cultural architecture. 34;it is foolish to underestimate the ability of 'ordinary' people to deal successfully with such complex issues as local identity.
Aesthetics and Spatial Ordering
It is often seen here in South Africa, where 'ordinary' people, often called squatters, can come up with wonderfully ingenious examples of local identity from the most unlikely of recycled materials. 34;In Western tradition, the house functions as an expression of the self, a symbol of individual identity, with a high emphasis on privacy and uniqueness, while perhaps the most important and universal concept in all traditional African societies is expressed by the untranslatable/atable. the word 'ubuntu' which communicates the idea that an individual is not defined by natural attributes or material achievements but by his/her relationships with other people. This meaning and symbolism is an integral part of the development of society and the revitalization of the built environment.
Much of the built evidence in South Africa represents imported stylistic fashions, imitation of international models, banal postmodern pastiches and general design with preconceived ideas. A cursory glance at contemporary architecture in South Africa confirms that the obsession with the striking image lamented by critics still defines much of what is built today.
Conclusion
The information revealed in this chapter has highlighted the importance of recognizing African design principles in creating a South African architectural identity. This had a major influence on the design process as it also revealed that community architecture does not have to reflect African vernacular architecture in a literal sense. Rather than being a passive thematic reflection of the African vernacular, the design proposal for the Wentworth is intended to become a trigger for renewal and redevelopment in the area without compromising the respect the past deserves.
Architecture in the post-apartheid society must reject the negative values of the past, while Eurocentrism must make way for African influences. Although apartheid sought to suppress and distort identity, South Africa remains a nation committed to recognizing the diverse identities of its citizens. Architecture in turn must manifest itself in the expression of the individual and society, and be inspired by and celebrate the local context and all its diversity, and in turn reflect on the aspirations and values of South Africa's post-apartheid society .
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Political liberalization and space
Within the larger framework of the Johannesburg Redevelopment Project, proposals emerged such as the Metro Mail Transport Facility (see illustration 36) and the Traders Market (Urban Solutions Architects and Urban Designers, Johannesburg). Metro Mall, as it is commonly known, occupies one of the busiest streets in the inner city, Bree Street. This new building type takes into account the needs of the taxi industry and the informal street vendors operating across the inner city.
The project was identified as an important catalyst for the redevelopment of other areas of the city. Even more crucial is confronting the ways in which planning and building processes can contribute to the reconstruction of society and its urban sphere as a democratic order. T et al. 2006:43) Materials such as rusted corrugated sheets are not used to romanticize the settlement's architecture. but rather it is a recognition of suffering and a celebration of human ingenuity.
Community Space
Materials are used in their raw state and reflect those used in the surrounding areas. Standard elements such as windows are used in unconventional ways and create a tactile playful expression. Like the Apartheid Museum (Gapp Architects and Urban Designers, Johannesburg) (illustrations 40 & 41), the design avoids any literal reference to 'African' architecture.
The architecture responds to the nature of Africa and relies on the drama of light and space for its architectural expression and identity. illustration 39). Building attractive communities means providing the right mix of things that complement people's everyday lives. In all these efforts, the people themselves are the decisive factor in the success of any vision.
Conclusion
A definitive element that greatly contributes to the building's identity is the use of contrasts in the space. The spatial closure of the courtyard (fig. 27) contrasts with the openness of the bay. illustration 43). However, it is these elements that add character and charm to the building and are an integral part of its identity.
Parallel to the Great African Stairs (illustration 60 61) is an art gallery housing the art collection of the court. Access to the building is deliberately clear and direct which is intended to provide evidence of the struggle for open democracy. The use of reflective facades ensures that the appearance of the building is constantly changing relative to its surroundings.
Coloured identity
There is an extremely diverse nature of the manifestations that embody colored culture, in the broadest sense. As with the colored community of the Cape in the process of community formation, music occupied a central place. The area has a long history of crime, violence, drug abuse and vandalism, which together pose a serious threat to the social well-being of the majority of the community.
Although the housing supply in the area is still insufficient, the effects of home ownership as a result of the project are evident in the improved maintenance of houses and gardens. In contrast, the quality of the residential environment in developed residential areas is depressingly poor. The responsibility for maintaining the service infrastructure was divided between the City Directorates and the Government.
Conclusion
Despite this, however, residents remain hopeful and positive about the future of the colored community as a whole and their role in the creation of a South African identity. In the Wentworth area, it has been argued that the identity of the people living in the area is a result of local dynamics as well as national dynamics. What has remained constant, however, is the way in which people in the area express their culture and identity.
For the author it is clear that the design should respond positively to the energy of the area and also reflect the collective identity of a heterogeneous community. What do you think is missing in the community and to what extent can revitalization of the area impact the community? What do you think is missing in the community and to what extent can the revitalization of the area impact the community?
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Public Relations All promotions and office space related 15 Officer advertising for the manager and. Group music room For daily teaching, walls should not be so well parallel and parallel. Sculpture Studio For metalworking, wood Natural ventilation and 200 work and general lighting, as well as a.
Photography studio For individual use or General space up to 70 for group workshops used as a classroom and courses. Ceramics studio For individual use or Natural ventilation and 80 for QroUD workshops, both light and wide. Waste area For the storage and collection of all waste that is accessible to the.
