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Assignment 1 - Cultural Identity
Assignment 1 - Cultural Identity
ARCHITECTURAL
IDENTITY
SUBMITTED TO:
MA’AM QURAT UL AIN
SUBMITTED BY:
SAMAR ANWAR 2016-ARCH-03
FARHEEN AMIR 2016-ARCH-07
CULTURAL IDENTITY:
Cultural identity is a process which involves learning about and accepting traditions, heritage,
language, religion, ancestry, aesthetics, thinking patterns and social structures of a culture.
Normally, people internalize the beliefs, values, norms, and social practices of their culture and
identify themselves with that culture. The culture becomes a part of their self-concept (Lustig,
2013). Myron Lustig notes that cultural identities are dynamic, and they exist within a changing
social context. Other researchers describe cultural identity as referring to the content of values
as guiding principles, to meaningful symbols, and to life styles that individuals share with
others. The phenomenon of expressing cultural identity in architecture is apparent in many
parts of the world. It focuses on architects, and the strategies they use in expressing cultural
identity.
ARCHITECTURAL IDENTITY:
As we know that our historic architecture depicts the grandness in the spaces similarly this
feature is reflected in the internal spaces of this building. Internally the spaces are connected
through a horizontal platform and double heighted spaces create visual interaction. The use of
framing the outside environment, as well as incorporating landscape within, allows for visual
fluidity. Also, the use of natural materials was the basic principle and the tradition of the
vernacular as well as the historic buildings so the interior is a combination of natural materials
and exquisite detailing. The majestic use of color is through vinyl graphics designed by the
architects themselves. Each space is illuminated with natural light and views into intimate
landscaped areas, more like personal spaces within a communal setting. This means that the
geometry, natural materials, incorporation of landscape, use of bold masses and the proper
natural ventilation are the main architectural features of this building.
The discussion concludes that IBA student center which was constructed in 2013 contains a
timelessness in its feel and architectural style. It is rather a simple as well as a complex
structure with the blend of both cultural as well as the contemporary architecture.