Artistic expression in architecture : towards the design of an art centre for Durban, South Africa.
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2014
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Abstract
Artistic Expression is the central force that defines human expression and emotion without which
anything cannot have any identifiable human substance. The aim of this study is to understand Street
Art and the connection it has to Architecture and whether it is possible to attempt to resolve a growing
demand for space to exhibit Street Art through design and public place making, encouraged and
enhanced by the thoughtful and meaningful Architecture of a place. Through academic and field
research this dissertations qualitative methods include investigations of existing architectural urban built
form that deals and engages with Street Art. There exists the need to identify and sympathise with
urban context and culture in the hope that the outcome is Street Art and Architecture that can inform
the proposed building typology and shape itself and the surroundings into something that both
designers and users can witness as a positive influence of Architecture as a companion to Street Art.
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Master of Architecture. University of KwaZulu-Natal, Howard College 2014.
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Art and architecture -- South Africa -- Durban., Art centers -- South Africa -- Durban -- Designs and plans., Theses -- Architecture.