Vernacular void: Rekindling Scottish heritage in New Zealand through vernacular architecture
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Richardson, James
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Master of Architecture (Professional)
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Unitec, Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Date
2024
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Schnoor, Christoph
Moore, Cameron
Moore, Cameron
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Masters Thesis
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Central Otago (N.Z.)
New Zealand
Scottish in New Zealand
history
Scottish diaspora
museum design
cultural heritage
architecture and culture
vernacular architecture
New Zealand
Scottish in New Zealand
history
Scottish diaspora
museum design
cultural heritage
architecture and culture
vernacular architecture
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Richardson, J. (2024) Vernacular void: Rekindling Scottish heritage in New Zealand through vernacular architecture (Unpublished document submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Architecture (Professional)). Unitec, Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
https://hdl.handle.net/10652/6831
Abstract
RESEARCH QUESTION
How can vernacular architecture aid in commemorating the Scottish culture within New Zealand?
ABSTRACT
Scottish culture in New Zealand has been largely overshadowed by English influence, although Scottish immigrants represented a significant portion of New Zealand’s 19th century settlers. To mitigate this diminishment, vernacular architecture can be used to reinforce a sense of place. This project, therefore, poses the question: How can vernacular architecture aid in commemorating the Scottish culture within New Zealand?
Despite a strong presence of Scottish culture within associational events, such as the Caledonian Games, a lack of cultural representation through architecture manifests at the same time. Scotland is home to many unique vernacular structures, yet emigration to New Zealand saw numerous changes in the way Scottish settlers approached architecture, including the abandonment of many unique building customs. Therefore, this ‘vernacular void’ forms the basis of this research project.
While studies on architecture tend to focus on structures of more formal and monumental nature, vernacular architecture – the humble structures of the common people – can provide insight into cultural elements embedded within architecture, whether intentional or unintentional.
For this reason, the project both explores and analyses examples of vernacular architecture in Scotland and its adapted form in Central Otago, New Zealand. The analysis then informs the establishment of a contemporary architectural design. Taking shape as a museum complex, the design is situated in Central Otago, on the site of a historic Scottish settler’s cottage, providing much-needed support for the cottage, while celebrating the vernacular heritage of both Scotland and Central Otago.
The resulting design serves as a response to the research question, commemorating Scottish culture in New Zealand by celebrating Scottish architectural heritage, generating awareness through education, and bridging this vernacular void.
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