Abstract:
The purpose of this thesis is to investigate techniques for creating an “Artist”
Community within the framework of co-housing architecture. This will be
accomplished by employing drawing approaches that incorporate multimedia
aspects, with the objective of fostering inclusiveness, liveliness, and interpersonal connections. The article analyses the notable transformations that have
taken place in New Zealand’s education system, including the amalgamation
of multiple polytechnics into Te Pūkenga, the evolution of conventional housing styles, and the evaluation of inventive approaches. The chosen site, formerly occupied by the Arts and Design School at Unitec, offers a unique possibility for performing experiments.
The research centres on the notion of “design infection,” derived from Robin Evans’ ideas on architectural sketching. More precisely, it investigates the
transmission of emotional information from the earliest concept drawings
to the later stages of the design process. This project investigates the capacity
of architecture to facilitate connections, particularly in educational settings,
by establishing a co-housing idea centred around an artistic community. The
examples that serve as inspiration come from both local and global contexts.
The aim of this thesis is to improve understanding of how design can act as
a catalyst for establishing and maintaining artistically focused communities
within a dynamic urban living environment.
