Does culture affect form: creating architecture and community through culture
Does culture affect form: creating architecture and community through culture
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2004-05-20
Authors
Gill, Lihia Melissa
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Maudlin-Jeronimo, John
Bowden, Gary
Bowden, Gary
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Abstract
America's diverse cultures influence how space is used and designed. Suburban American planning fails to address Latino needs for social as well as private
spatialpatterns.
This project poses the question: How do cultural influences affect form? Can
they be applied at both the urban and building scale?
This project seeks to design a cohesive center for Langley Park by addressing the urban
needs, as well as spatial patterns influenced by and reflective of the Latino culture. Using
historical and contemporary precedents to create an image-able center, a new Community
Center will be the anchor piece for the proposed square. The need for urban "Placitas"
(plazas) for cultural amenities such as street vending and socialization is also
documented.
This project defines the influence of cultural values on architectural and urban
form and discusses how these forms create a sense of community.