Namaste Aotearoa!: Bridging community through culture
Loading...
Supplementary material
Other Title
Authors
Lamba, Dhiraj
Author ORCID Profiles (clickable)
Degree
Master of Architecture (Professional)
Grantor
Unitec, Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Date
2024
Supervisors
Foote, Hamish
Rennie, Julian
Rennie, Julian
Type
Masters Thesis
Ngā Upoko Tukutuku (Māori subject headings)
Keyword
Karangahape Road (Auckland, N.Z.)
Auckland (N.Z.)
New Zealand
Indians in New Zealand
performing arts centre design
cultural centres
architecture and community
Auckland (N.Z.)
New Zealand
Indians in New Zealand
performing arts centre design
cultural centres
architecture and community
ANZSRC Field of Research Code (2020)
Citation
Lamba, D. (2024) Namaste Aotearoa!: Bridging community through culture (Unpublished document submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Architecture (Professional)).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/10652/6823
Abstract
RESEARCH QUESTION
How can architecture help to unite the Indian community in Aotearoa?
ABSTRACT
Art is a way to connect with people. For centuries, art and its explicit forms have been influenced by the culture that helps people unite and form a community. India is a diverse nation with people from all different aspects of society who form numerous communities.
When people settle in a different country, they try to find solace in their respective neighbourhoods, creating a gap between all the communities and jeopardising the heritage of the Indian community at large. This project attempts to help the different Indian communities unite through art.
Auckland is often described as a melting pot of cultures due to the many ethnicities found here. The cultural characteristic of Auckland is that it is a blend of art, food, festivals, music, and theatre. With the rapid growth of urbanisation in the past decade, spaces need to be allotted for various entertainment practices. These spaces serve as gathering spots for the respective communities to enjoy traditional activities and preserve their culture.
This research explores the idea of designing an Indian-themed performance art centre, aiming to create a space that celebrates Indian culture while engaging with the urban fabric of this city. This can be achieved by blending traditional Indian architectural elements and concepts with contemporary design principles to reminisce the rich culture of India.
By placing together traditional and modern parameters, this art precinct acts as a bridge, providing a dynamic and lively venue that not only supports artistic expressions but also strengthens the bond between diverse Indian communities and the broader Auckland community.
The research contributes to the discourse of how art and culture can be adapted and represented in modern architectural practice, offering spaces for people and enthusiasts to know more about the culture and heritage of their country and to entertain them through performing art. The overall objective is achieved by collaborating with people of diverse backgrounds in a foreign country to celebrate their culture and to be a part of the Indian community.
SITE: Cross Street, which branches off K-Road, Auckland, New Zealand
Publisher
Permanent link
Link to ePress publication
DOI
Copyright holder
Author
Copyright notice
All rights reserved