Rethinking the Apia waterfront : a masterplan and educational facility for the waterfront in Apia, Samoa.Research question 1: How can critical regionalism be used to create a sense of identity in Apia, and how can it be used to create a modern building which provides a sense of connection to place?Research question 2: How can the use of landscape, light and journey within a building create a sense of connection to the environment and facilitate environmental education.

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Many Small Island Developing States (SIDS) often rely heavily on tourism for their economies to prosper, and Samoa is no exception. The challenge is to balance the needs and desires of tourists against those of the residents and the environment. Environmental quality is a leading draw card for tourists, and is also essential in order for residents to maintain a living off the land. However, the...

Display date:

2014

Location:

Samoa

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Thesis

Collections:

Research Bank

Contributors:

Unitec Institute of Technology

Content partner:

Unitec

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