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City-making Architecture : the processes and practices contributing to the detachment between architecture and cities in South Africa
Mini Dissertation (MArch (Prof))--University of Pretoria, 2024.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/99932 City-making Architecture : the processes and practices contributing to the detachment between architecture and cities in South Africa Schoulund, Darío sam_moola@icloud.com Moola, Sameeya UCTD Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) City-making architecture Architectural awards Architectural education Post-apartheid identity Detached architecture Mini Dissertation (MArch (Prof))--University of Pretoria, 2024. In the South African context, architecture exhibits two contrasting paradigms: one characterised by an emphasis on aesthetics, signature style and commercial-driven design, and the other marked by a commitment to meaningful city-making strategies. While architecture plays a pivotal role in shaping the identity of post-apartheid cities – providing safety, security, and the opportunities for civic engagement – concerns arise regarding whether the current architectural discourse effectively supports and promotes committed city-making architecture. This study investigates the processes, practices and education contributing to the detachment between architecture and the city in South African, where historical legacies of division continue to influence the urban environment. The study is carried out through a content analysis of awarded architectural projects, interviews with key role players and surveys. Findings suggest that prevailing architectural practices and values emphasize individualistic, aesthetic, and privatised expressions that often detach from the urban fabric, contributing minimally to addressing urban deficiencies. Consequently, the study concludes that for South African cities to evolve into livable and functional spaces that reconcile historical divisions, a fundamental shift is necessary in architectural education, promotion, and recognition, towards a value-driven architectural urbanism. Architecture MArch (Prof) Unrestricted Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology SDG-11: Sustainable cities and communities 2024-12-12T09:51:32Z 2024-12-12T09:51:32Z 2025-04 2024 Mini Dissertation * A2025 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/99932 10.25403/UPresearchdata.27330642 en © 2023 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | UCTD Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) City-making architecture Architectural awards Architectural education Post-apartheid identity Detached architecture City-making Architecture : the processes and practices contributing to the detachment between architecture and cities in South Africa |
| title | City-making Architecture : the processes and practices contributing to the detachment between architecture and cities in South Africa |
| title_full | City-making Architecture : the processes and practices contributing to the detachment between architecture and cities in South Africa |
| title_fullStr | City-making Architecture : the processes and practices contributing to the detachment between architecture and cities in South Africa |
| title_full_unstemmed | City-making Architecture : the processes and practices contributing to the detachment between architecture and cities in South Africa |
| title_short | City-making Architecture : the processes and practices contributing to the detachment between architecture and cities in South Africa |
| title_sort | city making architecture the processes and practices contributing to the detachment between architecture and cities in south africa |
| topic | UCTD Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) City-making architecture Architectural awards Architectural education Post-apartheid identity Detached architecture |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/99932 |