Abstract
Vernacular architecture (VA) research considers the interrelationship of architecture, society and culture, and traditional knowledge embedded in design, so mitigating global trends in cultural uniformity. Earlier studies, associated VA with primitive buildings of preliterate societies, fragile remnants within static timeless space. Latterly, an anthropological lens celebrates its enduring dynamism, responsive to cultural, environmental and technological change.
Considering the altered built environment of the Papua New Guinea (PNG) region of Oceania, the KUK Swamp archaeological site reveals 10,000-year-old dwellings of comparable form to their regional contemporaries. Nevertheless, post-colonial impacts on spiritual, technological and socio-cultural behaviours engendered cultural borrowings and abandonment of some aspects of this built environment.
This chapter discusses the relevance of VA for contemporary planning and architectural practice from the findings of anthropological architectural case studies, (Study Areas 1 and 2 respectively) in PNG: Kunguma Village, Western Highlands Province (WHP) and Tubusereia Village, Central Province.
Considering the altered built environment of the Papua New Guinea (PNG) region of Oceania, the KUK Swamp archaeological site reveals 10,000-year-old dwellings of comparable form to their regional contemporaries. Nevertheless, post-colonial impacts on spiritual, technological and socio-cultural behaviours engendered cultural borrowings and abandonment of some aspects of this built environment.
This chapter discusses the relevance of VA for contemporary planning and architectural practice from the findings of anthropological architectural case studies, (Study Areas 1 and 2 respectively) in PNG: Kunguma Village, Western Highlands Province (WHP) and Tubusereia Village, Central Province.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Design and the Vernacular: Interpretations for Contemporary Architectural Practice and Theory |
Editors | Paul Memmott, John Ting, Tim O'Rourke, Marcel Vellinga |
Place of Publication | London |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Academic |
Chapter | 9 |
Pages | 153-172 |
Number of pages | 19 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781350294325 |
Publication status | Published - 16 Nov 2023 |
Event | Book Launch - 193 Boundary Street West End, Brisbane, Australia Duration: 24 Feb 2024 → 24 Feb 2024 http://www.avidreader.com.au/pages/8749-PaulMemmott-DesignandtheVernacular |
Other
Other | Book Launch |
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Country/Territory | Australia |
City | Brisbane |
Period | 24/02/24 → 24/02/24 |
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