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    ʻa-tā : it's not what you say, it's where you sit

    Holakeituai, Walter Solomone Toutoupauʻu

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    2019
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    Holakeituai, W. S. T. (2019). ʻa-tā : it’s not what you say, it’s where you sit. (Unpublished document submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Architecture (Professional)). Unitec Institute of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand. Retrieved from https://hdl.handle.net/10652/4873
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    Abstract
    RESEARCH QUESTION: How can the notion of ‘meeting’ in a Tongan context generate design notions/suggestions for a new parliament building in Tonga? ABSTRACT: On February 12th, 2018, the Tongan islands were devastated by Tropical Cyclone Gita. It was one of the worst to hit the kingdom, which resulted in significant damages. With numerous buildings destroyed, the destruction of Tonga’s Fale Alea (legislative house) was, in essence, a considerable loss. The building represents a series of significant events that for over more than 150 years contributed to forging the country’s history. Such events were the arrival of Christianity, the settlement of early Europeans, the first Constitution, and political changes, to name a few. At present, the legislative assembly sessions have temporarily moved to the country’s national centre. History gives insight into the original vernacular Tongan architecture as observed by early navigators and missionaries. It also shows the influence of European settlements on the evolution of architecture in Tonga over time. This research project aims to explore possible design approaches and typologies for a new parliament building for Tonga. By studying how people meet in culture will help conceptualise architectural notions that will be the primary driver of this project. The design outcome will be a landmark, a symbol of national identity that would reflect Tonga, concerning its history, context, values, and culture.
    Keywords:
    Nukuʻalofa, Tonga, Tonga, parliamentary architecture, parliaments, Fale Alea ʻo Tonga (Parliament of Tonga), vā (Tongan proxemics : human space), meetings, Tongan architecture, Parliament of Tonga, Pasifika, proxemics
    ANZSRC Field of Research:
    120101 Architectural Design
    Degree:
    Master of Architecture (Professional)
    Supervisors:
    Kaza, Krystina; 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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