Township metropolis: design for disposal
Dimitrijevic, Katarina (2010) Township metropolis: design for disposal. In: Interior spaces in other places. Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane. ISBN 9781864356410
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From an African perspective, this paper attempts to overview various socioeconomic survey data, which is used as an empirical tool for retail design process. With this in mind, the author's intention is to explore, from macro to micro level, the various examples of multilayered weave of the urban environment and tribal influence within the local township community. A socially conscious design approach was the primary focus, which can inspire and empower local individuals towards small scale co-production. The design motto was to integrate Nampak products in interior presenting innovative re-use of materials. This creates a dynamic interaction between retail space vs. rural/urbanized consumers and the enviro-social impact of products sold directly to public. The case study will be examined, focusing within the South African context on local trends which are emerging, influenced by growing middle class consumers. Is something dematerialized in this transition from informal street trade to formal retail space? Is this new mall in effect a true reflection of the cultural and lifestyle needs of the consumer, or is it merely a replication of global malls trends, satisfying only developers' needs as the final outcome? This paper serves to not only attempt to answer these questions, but to provide a platform for clarity in understanding the design process and their final outcomes, when focus is on a sense of community engagement, recycling and a prescribed low budget.
Originally presented at the Interior Spaces in Other Places: An IDEA (Interior Design/Interior Architecture Educators Association) Symposium, State Library of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia, 3-5 February 2010.
Symposium hosted and convened by the Interior Design program, School of Design, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia.
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