Tales, Temporality & Transformation
(2022) AAHM01 20221Department of Architecture and Built Environment
- Abstract
- This thesis is an explorative discussion on the potential of narrative when working with architecture in a historical context. What role does narrative play when architects work with historical buildings & sites? Which narratives are well-represented & which ones are not? How can we work with narratives to make the process more inclusive?
The first introductory phase consists of a case study of one of our own ongoing projects, in which we look at alternative ways of working within an heritage context. The second phase consists of a mapping of the existing tools & guidelines used for managing built heritage. We also bring in the mapping of narrative in architectural processes & its potential within heritage management. The third wrapping... (More) - This thesis is an explorative discussion on the potential of narrative when working with architecture in a historical context. What role does narrative play when architects work with historical buildings & sites? Which narratives are well-represented & which ones are not? How can we work with narratives to make the process more inclusive?
The first introductory phase consists of a case study of one of our own ongoing projects, in which we look at alternative ways of working within an heritage context. The second phase consists of a mapping of the existing tools & guidelines used for managing built heritage. We also bring in the mapping of narrative in architectural processes & its potential within heritage management. The third wrapping phase unfolds as a snapshot of the current climate within the field, in which we collect opinions through interviews with practicing architects & test out narrative methods within another ongoing project & an installation.
When testing out narrative tools & methods in case studies, we found that clients were willing to share more intimate information about their lives & spaces if they found the architect was empathic & keenly open eared. This could be especially useful when designing in a historical context, as layers of social & intangible heritage are not as accounted for in official assessments which focus more on physical heritage qualities. By learning how to collect local narratives & instrumental data, architects could ultimately design spaces that are less biased, socially sustainable & historically nuanced. (Less)
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- author
- Olsson, Linnea LU and Fällman, Linnea
- supervisor
- organization
- alternative title
- Berättelser, Temporalitet & Transformation
- course
- AAHM01 20221
- year
- 2022
- type
- H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
- subject
- keywords
- Architecture, conversation, narrative, instrumental, heritage management.
- language
- English
- id
- 9096751
- date added to LUP
- 2022-08-10 12:42:53
- date last changed
- 2022-08-10 12:42:53
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abstract = {{This thesis is an explorative discussion on the potential of narrative when working with architecture in a historical context. What role does narrative play when architects work with historical buildings & sites? Which narratives are well-represented & which ones are not? How can we work with narratives to make the process more inclusive?
The first introductory phase consists of a case study of one of our own ongoing projects, in which we look at alternative ways of working within an heritage context. The second phase consists of a mapping of the existing tools & guidelines used for managing built heritage. We also bring in the mapping of narrative in architectural processes & its potential within heritage management. The third wrapping phase unfolds as a snapshot of the current climate within the field, in which we collect opinions through interviews with practicing architects & test out narrative methods within another ongoing project & an installation.
When testing out narrative tools & methods in case studies, we found that clients were willing to share more intimate information about their lives & spaces if they found the architect was empathic & keenly open eared. This could be especially useful when designing in a historical context, as layers of social & intangible heritage are not as accounted for in official assessments which focus more on physical heritage qualities. By learning how to collect local narratives & instrumental data, architects could ultimately design spaces that are less biased, socially sustainable & historically nuanced.}},
author = {{Olsson, Linnea and Fällman, Linnea}},
language = {{eng}},
note = {{Student Paper}},
title = {{Tales, Temporality & Transformation}},
year = {{2022}},
}