Nofoaga natia: A hidden place
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Hansell-Hunt, Ethan
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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
Schnoor, Christoph
McConchie, Graeme
McConchie, Graeme
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Masters Thesis
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Alseisa (Samoa)
Samoa
market places
rural tourism
community development
tourism
architecture and tourism
sustainable architecture
Samoan architecture
Pasifika
Samoa
market places
rural tourism
community development
tourism
architecture and tourism
sustainable architecture
Samoan architecture
Pasifika
ANZSRC Field of Research Code (2020)
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Hansell-Hunt, E. (2024) Nofoaga natia: A hidden place (Unpublished document submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Architecture (Professional)).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/10652/6824
Abstract
RESEARCH QUESTION
How can contemporary vernacular architecture stimulate trade and local tourism in the comparatively remote Samoan village of Aleisa?
ABSTRACT
Samoa, a Pacific nation with a vibrant culture, has many undiscovered and unappreciated places that do not get the recognition they deserve. The village of Aleisa on the island of Upolu is one of many examples of those hidden treasures in Samoa. Despite Aleisa’s natural beauty, poverty restricts any exposure to this area. Villagers often earn their wages as well as sustain their way of life through agriculture. Unfortunately, to get their products to consumers, they must travel 30-45 minutes to reach Apia (the main town of Upolu). Only in Apia are developed public market spaces that allow villagers to promote and sell their produce. Because of this lack, this project aims to establish a public market with additional spaces to create a new attraction at Aleisa, providing an economical solution for the village.
Samoan agriculture has changed and developed over the past centuries. Outside influences have added their ideas and methods to help Samoan agriculture push forward. Although many of their actions were to benefit themselves, they created a path for the Samoan people and resulted in what is found today. Through an investigation of the history, the project seeks to develop a more meaningful perspective on the different goods that are sold in the local markets of Samoa.
Located in Samoa, the project investigates local traditions and customs. These have lasted over many generations due to the people staying true to their roots. Westernised concepts have slightly altered some of the aspects of the fa’a Samoa, the lifestyle of Samoans. However, the Samoan people carry on their lifestyle by adapting to change and never forgetting the past. The project leans on the traditional architecture of Samoa but merges the style with contemporary aspects. This allows the project to stay attached to the foundations of Samoa but is designed in a way to sustain for the future.
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