Aquatic Science Park: an interactive architecture in marine environment
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Date
2020
Authors
Benzane, Karabo
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University of the Free State
Abstract
This dissertation is a design exploration for the development of an aquatic science park that is simultaneously functioning as a ferry terminal, at the water's edge of Maputo bay, in Mozambique. The project primarily seeks to redefine the edge as a space of interaction between humans and marine environments.
The dissertation addresses the needs of researchers from different institutions around the country for a research facility catering for marine environment issues. The proposal also intends to re-establish a ferry that was discontinued due to construction of a suspension bridge across Maputo bay linking two districts namely Maputo and Katembe. The new bridge is not pedestrian friendly, therefore the need for an alternative link. The research facility will be a place where visitors can experience the marine world and learn about species from waters around the world.
The dissertation presents the researcher’s attitude toward the creation of "in-between" place by blurring the lines between distinct realms, such as manmade and nature, public and private sectors, activities on land and in water, etc. The blurring process is the subject of this thesis; its development responds to the conditions and needs within the existing context and is stated in the programmed requirements.
The dissertation will prove that the re-establishment of the ferry coupled with a new research facility could improve connectivity between the Katembe district and Maputo city and also transform the area into a more integrated ecological system to protect and conserve water.
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Edges, The in-between, Marine environment, Resilient architecture, Dissertation (M.Arch. (Architecture))--University of the Free State, 2020, Research parks, Ecologically sustainable development, Marine parks and reserves -- Mozambique -- Maputo -- Design and plans, Marine biology -- Research -- Mozambique -- Maputo