The aim of this study is to determine the extent of successful
adaptations of church buildings in Bloemfontein. The reasons
behind successful adaptation and behind the demolition of other
churches are analysed through case studies. A background on the
socio-political history, geographic location and the development of
the design of religious architecture provides the context for the
case study analysis.
It was found that centralised auditorium churches, especially those
designed for the Afrikaans Reformed Churches, between the 1930s
and late 1950s are most likely to be demolished rather than be
adapted. Modern designs, with linear elements and basic plans
are more easily adapted to fulfil completely new functions. Less
inherent symbolism in the design further improves the possibility
of adaptation.
The design of future buildings for religious worship should not
necessarily abandon the symbolism associated with churches. The
focus should rather be on designing buildings that can provide the
atmosphere that facilitates the attention and sense of reverence
needed in these spaces, whilst planned to be adaptable to different
functions.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:ufs/oai:etd.uovs.ac.za:etd-10072013-110832 |
| Date | 07 October 2013 |
| Creators | Verster, Wanda |
| Contributors | Prof WH Peters |
| Publisher | University of the Free State |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | en-uk |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Source | http://etd.uovs.ac.za//theses/available/etd-10072013-110832/restricted/ |
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