Browsing Masters Degrees (Architecture) by Title
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South Africa's spatial development initiatives : the case of the Lubombo SDI and the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park.
(2005)A varied literature has emerged assessing the history and principles of the SDI programme and its individual initiatives. Within the literature, a widespread critique has developed that views the SDIs as falling short in ... -
South African commemorative architecture : a critical assessment of selected contemporary struggle sites within a transforming post-apartheid socio-spatial landscape
(2009)The founding statement of this dissertation is that appropriate architectural commemoration in South Africa is an engagement of living memory, which is an amalgamation of memorial and community initiatives that enhances ... -
The specificity of dignity. Reconceptualising gendered spatial boundaries through a water reclamation plant for Cornubia, Durban.
(2017)The various manifestations of the effects of divisive Apartheid city planning has resulted in the city itself becoming an urgent social question - one such manifestation is the mixed-use megaproject of Cornubia. Diverse ... -
Spiritual practice and its influence in architecture : the design of a meditation centre for Chatsworth.
(2011)The purpose of this dissertation is twofold. Firstly, it investigated the issues inferred by the topic, as how spirituality influences architecture, and secondly, through a critical analysis of a literature review with ... -
Sport architecture as a resource for social revitalization in an urban area: a multi-purpose sports complex in Durban.
(2018)This thesis explores how the lack of pubic social space contributes to social issues in the urban context. The research will investigate how social space within the urban context affects the social development of people, ... -
Sport as a generator for nation building, urban revitalisation and a meaningful architecture : towards the design of an urban framework and high performance centre for the Kings Park Precinct, Durban.
(2010)The purpose of this thesis is to determine the significance of sport in society and its influence on the urban fabric and architecture. The project investigates the relationship between the built form and sport in the ... -
Sport as a tool for social integration : the design of a multi-purpose sport and leisure precinct for Durban, eThekwini.
(2013)The purpose of this dissertation was to determine the significance of sport in society and its influence on the built form. The project investigated the social powers of sport, as well as the social benefits of a ... -
Sport as a tool to revitalize urban 'lost space' : a proposed soccer academy for the adolescent youth of Durban.
(2015)The purpose of this research dissertation is to determine the impact of ‘lost spaces’ as a problem to the urban context. The project will therefore investigate issues around how these ‘lost spaces’ affect the relationship ... -
The study of sensory stimulation as an architectural design tool : a proposed children's centre and community facility in Umlazi.
(2011)Architecture is intended to house, shelter and define the framework within which human activity occurs. It is far more than purely functional and its vast impact on the physical, emotional and psychological aspects of ... -
A study of the decentralised business nodes of the post-apartheid city of Durban : toward a new business district as part of the greater Durban business system.
(2011)This dissertation revolves around the topic of office decentralisation. The literature review chapter first discusses a systems approach to planning, and how it is the relationships between the objects within a system ... -
A study of the relationships between architectural environments and human well being : a proposed health and healing centre for Durban.
(2010)Most city dwellers simply endure the fast paced lifestyle and the stresses of the urban environment, forging coping strategies daily. The effects of stress and related health conditions are evident throughout the global ... -
The study of the senses and the impact on the built environment : a proposed rehabilitation centre for the visually impaired.
(2014)To an adult who has lost their sense of sight, finding one’s way in the built environment is stressful as the surroundings are filled with many uncertainties. It is due to the sensory detachment of modern architecture that ... -
The suitability of contemporary church design for Christian gatherings and worship – a regional analysis.
(2018)The core of this thesis is seeking to find the most appropriate and successful architectural responses which best support the contemporary local church (the term ‘church’ defines a body of believers who meets regularly ... -
Supporting women within the built environment : a design proposal for a civic centre for Durban.
(2013)Socially restrictive systems such as patriarchy, colonialism and apartheid produced stigma regarding the involvement of women within society. These systems have manifested power relations and gender dynamics into the ... -
A sustainable community within a sustainable district : a multigenerational development in Overport, Durban.
(2018)In South Africa an increasing elderly population is necessitating the need for alternative forms of retirement. The current facilities that have existed for the past 50 years cater exclusively to the economic affluent ... -
Sustainable development : the adoption of principles of sustainable development by the architecture and construction industry of South Africa.
(2008)Sustainable development has been variously defined as: "the simultaneous pursuit of economic prosperity, environmental quality, and social equity" (Gissen 2002:185), and as society's ability to meet its current needs and ... -
A symbiosis of bio - diversity and architecture: towards a centre for awareness and research in the uMngeni precinct.
(2018)Rapid industrialization of the 20th and 21st centuries has pushed the envelope in developing goods and services for society, often inundating the biosphere’s energy and resources, leaving vital ecosystems and natural ... -
The symbiotic relationship between man, nature and architecture : towards the design of an environmental education centre.
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Symbolising pride and culture in a democracy space : proposed KwaZulu-Natal Legislature.
(2011)KwaZulu Natal Legislature is an organization that requires office holders who can exercise authority, speak on its behalf, administer its business and serve its members and most importantly public affairs. Its functions ... -
Synthesizing architecture and informality : the influence of informality in creating a responsive architecture towards the design of a resilience hub for the community of the Quarry Road informal settlement.
(2018)The world is currently facing rapid urbanization with the largest number of people moving from rural areas and countrysides to urban cores. This holds especially true in South Africa. However, as a result of a history of ...