Site specificity as the decolonial model : an interpretive study of the Groote Schuur Menagerie

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dc.contributor.advisorRaxworthy, Julianen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorMoon, Shannonen_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2017-01-31T09:14:30Z
dc.date.available2017-01-31T09:14:30Z
dc.date.issued2016en_ZA
dc.description.abstractThe Groote Schuur Menagerie, commonly known as the 'Rhodes' Zoo', is located next to the University of Cape Town on the foothills of Table Mountain. A deserted display of historical relics, this site can be seen as a tangible and perceived symbol of colonisation. Despite not being a focus of the #RhodesMustFall movement to date, the Groote Schuur menagerie was also established by Cecil John Rhodes' and was part of his imperial agenda. Abandonment, physical change over time and immersion of the zoo structures in spontaneous vegetation growth, has blurred the distinction between the architectural objects and the original topography, creating a new hybrid landscape with a particular microclimate and ambiance. This study presents the argument that theories on Site Specificity, as a model of site interrogation and design, is the most appropriate to the discourse of decolonization as it is inherently a de-colonized method of reading the site. Through conducting a site specific analysis on the Groote Schuur Menagerie site, in addition to consulting archived material. I will argue that the current site conditions are a manifestation of the colonial and decolonial, suggestion that the landscape is essential 'new' in its current condition, and therefore appropriate for new identity.en_ZA
dc.identifier.apacitationMoon, S. (2016). <i>Site specificity as the decolonial model : an interpretive study of the Groote Schuur Menagerie</i>. (Thesis). University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment ,School of Architecture, Planning and Geomatics. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/23771en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationMoon, Shannon. <i>"Site specificity as the decolonial model : an interpretive study of the Groote Schuur Menagerie."</i> Thesis., University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment ,School of Architecture, Planning and Geomatics, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/23771en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationMoon, S. 2016. Site specificity as the decolonial model : an interpretive study of the Groote Schuur Menagerie. University of Cape Town.en_ZA
dc.identifier.ris TY - Thesis / Dissertation AU - Moon, Shannon AB - The Groote Schuur Menagerie, commonly known as the 'Rhodes' Zoo', is located next to the University of Cape Town on the foothills of Table Mountain. A deserted display of historical relics, this site can be seen as a tangible and perceived symbol of colonisation. Despite not being a focus of the #RhodesMustFall movement to date, the Groote Schuur menagerie was also established by Cecil John Rhodes' and was part of his imperial agenda. Abandonment, physical change over time and immersion of the zoo structures in spontaneous vegetation growth, has blurred the distinction between the architectural objects and the original topography, creating a new hybrid landscape with a particular microclimate and ambiance. This study presents the argument that theories on Site Specificity, as a model of site interrogation and design, is the most appropriate to the discourse of decolonization as it is inherently a de-colonized method of reading the site. Through conducting a site specific analysis on the Groote Schuur Menagerie site, in addition to consulting archived material. I will argue that the current site conditions are a manifestation of the colonial and decolonial, suggestion that the landscape is essential 'new' in its current condition, and therefore appropriate for new identity. DA - 2016 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PB - University of Cape Town PY - 2016 T1 - Site specificity as the decolonial model : an interpretive study of the Groote Schuur Menagerie TI - Site specificity as the decolonial model : an interpretive study of the Groote Schuur Menagerie UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/23771 ER - en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11427/23771
dc.identifier.vancouvercitationMoon S. Site specificity as the decolonial model : an interpretive study of the Groote Schuur Menagerie. [Thesis]. University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment ,School of Architecture, Planning and Geomatics, 2016 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/23771en_ZA
dc.language.isoengen_ZA
dc.publisher.departmentSchool of Architecture, Planning and Geomaticsen_ZA
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Cape Town
dc.subject.otherLandscape Architectureen_ZA
dc.titleSite specificity as the decolonial model : an interpretive study of the Groote Schuur Menagerieen_ZA
dc.typeMaster Thesis
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dc.type.qualificationnameMLAen_ZA
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