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Lived reality, perception and architecture: two community centres interrogated through the lens of Lefebvre’s spatial triad
(University of the Free State, 2015)
English: Community centres are ideally at the heart of society as a platform for social interaction. Moreover, these centres often provide direly needed services such as basic health care and educational or family guidance ...
Care, place and architecture: a critical reading of Christian Norberg-Schulz’s architectural interpretation of Martin Heidegger’s philosophy
(University of the Free State, 2015-05)
English: This thesis questions the theoretical contribution of the renowned 20th century Norwegian
architect and theorist, Christian Norberg-Schulz (1926-2000), by considering the cogency
of his pioneering architectural ...
The acceptability of earth constructed houses in central areas of South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2015)
English: The traditional earth building techniques of South Africans are well documented, but
little research reflects the current perceptions of these building materials and
techniques. The thesis explores the factors ...