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    Functional heritage : reconnecting with the iron web

    Howse, William

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    2017
    Citation:
    Howse, W (2017). Functional heritage : reconnecting with the iron web. Explanatory document. An unpublished research project submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Architecture (Professional), Unitec Institute of Technology, New Zealand.
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    https://hdl.handle.net/10652/4240
    Abstract
    RESEARCH QUESTION : How could an historic building be adapted to facilitate reconnection with its community and to make it functionally relevant in the 21st century? Historic buildings are becoming redundant in the face of contemporary development, although the potential for adaptative reuse is increasing in popularity. Through strategic design intervention, many historic buildings could become functionally relevant during the 21st century. The purpose of this work is to develop an architectural solution for the adaptive reuse of an historic building. The intention is for the building to become functionally relevant in 21st century Dunedin, so the project explores the adaptive reuse in relation to an existing proposal for a new cable-car depot in the city. The project grew from a personal passion for New Zealand’s architectural heritage and, in particular, Dunedin due to its growing reputation as the heritage capital of New Zealand. For this reason it should be acknowledged that the site was selected at the beginning of the project, and all investigation has been conducted specifically in relation to the chosen site. The site in Dunedin that has been chosen is the currently neglected historic former Mornington Cable-Car Depot. A systematic study will be conducted that is based on architectural, historical, and context analysis, to provide insight into the adaptive reuse of a piece of architectural heritage. There has been widespread theoretical views about the adaptation of historic buildings for reuse since discussions on the topic reached their peak in France and England during the nineteenth century. The primary motive behind these discussions seems to stem from issues around authenticity. Should it be allowed for an historic building to be restored to its original condition when much of the building may no longer exist? If restoration is allowed does this result in a fraudulent imitation of the original? This dilemma continues as an on-going argument in heritage conservation. The intention of this work is to refocus how the chosen building is regarded by the community. For example, “it’s an old building past its use-by-date because the cable- car is no longer in existence.” The re-purposing of the building could change the focus to one where the potential of the building is not only realised, but is actually valued and revered for its history, cultural heritage and place in Dunedin society
    Keywords:
    Mornington Cable-Car Depot (Dunedin, N.Z.), cable-car depots, public transportation nodes, building reuse, conservation, heritage, building adaptive reuse, heritage tourism, tourism, Dunedin, New Zealand
    ANZSRC Field of Research:
    120102 Architectural Heritage and Conservation
    Degree:
    Master of Architecture (Professional)
    Supervisors:
    Jadresin-Milic, Renata; Schnoor, Christoph
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    This digital work is protected by copyright. It may be consulted by you, provided you comply with the provisions of the Act and the following conditions of use: Any use you make of these documents or images must be for research or private study purposes only, and you may not make them available to any other person. You will recognise the author's and publishers rights and give due acknowledgement where appropriate.
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