Abstract
M.Tech. (Architectural Technology)
This thesis deals with the reappropriation of an existing
parking garage into a language institute at Constitution
Hill. Through the generation of a flu id conversation
between architecture and people this thesis aims
to address the underlying social miscommunication
present within South African society through a socially
motivated architectural manifestation. The underlining
aim of this thesis will be the generation of a socially orientated
architectural platform that allows and encourages
cross-pollination. This architectural platform will
revolve around and investigate the many opportunities
that language offers asa social mediator and how these
opportunities can aid in the democratization of identity
generation. This new approach will be more representative
of the complex multicultural society that is present
within South Africa and as a result will end up being
more democratic in nature.