Is gentrification an inevitable consequence of heritage conservation? A seemingly common pattern amongst historic cities and neighbourhoods is the following of gentrification to heritage conservation initiatives. Gentrification is often not…
Introduction “Goldilocks went upstairs, where she found three beds. There was a great big bed, a middle-sized bed, and a little bed. She was feeling very tired, so she climbed…
Heritage conservation refers to actions or processes aimed at preserving the distinguishing characteristics of a cultural resource in order to preserve its heritage value and extend its physical life. Heritage…
Over the years, many charters and conventions have been adopted worldwide to help conservators and managers document, preserve and conserve heritage’s tangible and intangible aspects. When protecting the world’s cultural,…
Established in the Latin action word ‘narrare’, an account arranges occasions of a genuine or anecdotal nature into a succession related by the ‘storyteller’. Portrayal shapes and improves on occasions…
“We shape our structures and then our buildings shape us -Winston Churchill Throughout history, architecture has functioned as a symbol of society, reflecting the ideals, triumphs, and ultimate destruction of…
Brand identity refers to the distinctive and consistent representation of a brand’s values, personality, and attributes through various tangible and intangible elements. Brand identity serves as the foundation for a…
Cultural Heritage may be tangible or intangible and is a product of selection by the involved society from past generations. Therefore, not all things from the past are heritage. Cultural…
The habit of passing down things from an older to a younger generation is ingrained in the human way of life. From biological genes to personal things and aspirations, things…
The advent of technology serves not only to allow ease of use and reduce effort, but also to enhance the sensorial experience of the user. We are constantly surrounded by…
Rapoport’s work has primarily focused on the function of cultural variables, cross-cultural research, and theory building and synthesis. Amos Rapoport is an Australian architect and one of the pioneers of…
Designers, especially in today’s world, are always re-evaluating the importance of UX over UI or vice versa. UX, short for User Experience is the overall takeaway from the experience that…