Punjabi Oasis: Encompassing culture and faith
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Singh, Lovejit
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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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McConchie, Graeme
Pretty, Annabel
Pretty, Annabel
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Masters Thesis
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Auckland (N.Z.)
New Zealand
Punjabi in New Zealand
Sikhs in New Zealand
religious architecture
cultural centres
community centers
Sikh architecture
Indian architecture
interfaith relations
New Zealand
Punjabi in New Zealand
Sikhs in New Zealand
religious architecture
cultural centres
community centers
Sikh architecture
Indian architecture
interfaith relations
ANZSRC Field of Research Code (2020)
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Singh, L. (2024) Punjabi Oasis: Encompassing culture and faith (Unpublished document submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Architecture (Professional)).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/10652/6835
Abstract
RESEARCH QUESTION
How can the design of a cultural community centre, in association with a Sikh gurdwara, create an interactive and inclusive space for Auckland’s multi-faith Punjabi community?
ABSTRACT
The migration of the Punjabi community to foreign countries has necessitated the creation of inclusive spaces that facilitate the congregation of the multi-faith community, allowing them to commemorate their rich history collectively. While countries like Canada, the United States of America, and the United Kingdom boast architectural spaces that celebrate this community, New Zealand lacks such provisions. This project endeavours to foster harmonious relationships within the multi-faith Punjabi community by means of a purposeful architectural intervention. The proposed cultural community centre to be situated on the existing Sikh gurdwara (Sikh temple) site in Papatoetoe will serve as a multifunctional space, offering an array of facilities including cultural learning spaces, sports, and recreational amenities, a versatile community hall, and a library. Furthermore, a new gurdwara will also be designed, to replace the existing temple which has occupied a refitted commercial building, and to acknowledge the pivotal role of Sikh identity within the Punjabi community.
The project will require a comprehensive inquiry into how cultural, religious, and social influences impact design considerations and the necessary measures to execute the proposed design effectively. Precedents such as the Virasat-e-Khalsa, Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple), Sri Hemkunt Sahib, Te Komititanga, and the Howick markets will be used as inspiration. Employing a psychedelic approach to the research alongside numerous theories that explore the Punjabi psyche, the study will delve into the cultural, religious, social, and historical dimensions of the Punjabi and Sikh communities, here in New Zealand.
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