Your cozy haven: A second home
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Perwanee, Kamal Rai
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Degree
Master of Architecture (Professional)
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Unitec, Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Date
2024
Supervisors
Byrd, Hugh
Melchiors, Lucia
Melchiors, Lucia
Type
Masters Thesis
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Point Chevalier (Auckland, N.Z.)
Auckland (N.Z.)
New Zealand
Mauritians in New Zealand
youth
Mauritian diaspora
Mauritian architecture
community centres
cultural centres
architecture and culture
vernacular architecture
Auckland (N.Z.)
New Zealand
Mauritians in New Zealand
youth
Mauritian diaspora
Mauritian architecture
community centres
cultural centres
architecture and culture
vernacular architecture
ANZSRC Field of Research Code (2020)
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Perwanee, K.R. (2024) Your cozy haven: A second home (Unpublished document submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Architecture (Professional)).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/10652/6833
Abstract
RESEARCH QUESTION
How can architecture support Mauritians residing in Aotearoa?
ABSTRACT
This project examines how architecture may fulfil the cultural and social requirements of the Mauritian diaspora in Aotearoa (New Zealand). It aims to develop a cultural facility that embodies the distinctive legacy of the expanding Mauritian population in New Zealand while promoting interaction and integration, especially among youth.
This research is significant for preserving the cultural identity of Mauritians overseas while facilitating their adaptation to a new cultural milieu. Current architecture studies emphasise that design may function as a conduit to connect cultural divides and provide inclusive environments for diasporic people. The project utilises a design-based approach that incorporates cultural narratives, climatic responsiveness, and spatial planning to achieve a development that is both culturally relevant and contextually suitable.
The planned cultural facility draws inspiration from Mauritian architectural traditions, including elements of British colonial, French Creole, and rural village typologies in its design. A central courtyard arranges the area, promoting communal interaction, while individual edifices embody their unique architectural traditions. The location, adjacent to Point Chevalier Beach on Waitematā Harbour, was selected for its connection to Mauritius's marine past and its appropriateness for the design's aquatic components.
The design integrates environmental methods to mitigate Auckland's climatic conditions, including wind barriers and open structures, to improve summer ventilation and optimise views of the Auckland Harbour Bridge and North Shore. Accessibility is prioritised via a bridge linking the property to the beach, providing public amenities such as fishing areas, while revenue-generating activities, including events and short-term lodging, bolster the development's sustainability.
This project emphasises architecture's capacity as a cultural anchor, promoting affiliation and identity among diasporic groups while accommodating local circumstances and preserving cultural legacy in a globalised environment.
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