dc.contributor.advisor |
Moller, C |
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dc.contributor.author |
Arms, Simon |
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dc.date.accessioned |
2017-03-07T20:27:41Z |
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dc.date.issued |
2016 |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://hdl.handle.net/2292/32077 |
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dc.description |
Full text is available to authenticated members of The University of Auckland only. |
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dc.description.abstract |
‘A Teenagers’ Playground’ critically questions architecture’s role and responsibility in social problems; in particular, how can architecture assist in the remediation and prevention of youth violence. Through this critical question, the thesis seeks to explore how architecture can encourage positive emotion and behavior and therefore discourage violence within youth living in some of Auckland’s most rapidly developing suburbs. Numerous developing suburbs within Auckland lack the notions of a community atmosphere, a sense of place, culture, and a long list of societal issues such as substance abuse, youth violence and obesity. The benefits of Auckland’s development towards “the world’s most livable city” are clear, but what are the negative societal effects of this rapid development and is our society equipped for the consequences of our increasing population, density and consequent needs? Investigating Robert Ardrey’s theory of the three human needs within space; stimulation, security and identity, this thesis intends to directly relate the three needs to youth violence through an architectural outcome that relates to youth culture. Thus, proposing a unique ‘teenage playground’ in which architectural moments transform and integrate with the landscape and the surrounding community to ‘cue’ a freedom of activity, an abundance of relaxation and a splurge of education. The consequence being teenagers are drawn away from ‘trouble-making’ spots of the suburb and into the park to exert energy in positive ways. The research unfolds by developing a foundation of information that defines and explores social problems that are developed into architectural references that relate to youth violence. The conceptual development of the design research draws upon Ardrey’s three points of human needs within space that are developed through an investigation of youth culture, theory and conceptual findings which lead to an analysis of Glen Innes; described as “a state-home suburb” with an existing system of youth violence. Through socially conscious space, architectural design and landscaping, spectacular emotion stimulating and secure space will cue human action consequently encouraging positive behaviours. Thus, assisting in the remediation and prevention of local youth violence by discouraging violent behaviours, creating a sense of security in place and rejuvenating the identity of the community. |
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dc.publisher |
ResearchSpace@Auckland |
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dc.relation.ispartof |
Masters Thesis - University of Auckland |
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dc.relation.isreferencedby |
UoA99265072014002091 |
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dc.rights |
Items in ResearchSpace are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated. Previously published items are made available in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher. |
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dc.rights |
Restricted Item. Available to authenticated members of The University of Auckland. |
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dc.rights.uri |
https://researchspace.auckland.ac.nz/docs/uoa-docs/rights.htm |
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dc.rights.uri |
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/nz/ |
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dc.title |
A Teenagers' Playground |
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dc.type |
Thesis |
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thesis.degree.discipline |
Architecture |
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thesis.degree.grantor |
The University of Auckland |
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thesis.degree.level |
Masters |
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dc.rights.holder |
Copyright: The author |
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pubs.elements-id |
616219 |
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pubs.record-created-at-source-date |
2017-03-08 |
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dc.identifier.wikidata |
Q112923141 |
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