Date of Award
Spring 6-1-2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master in Interior Architecture [Adaptive Reuse]
Department
Interior Architecture
First Advisor
Jehanzeb Shoaib
Second Advisor
Jeffrey Katz
Third Advisor
Jonathan Bell
Abstract
In the Tibetan Plateau region, where most children need to leave their homes to attend boarding schools, this thesis research focuses on the development of Community Learning Centers (CLCs) as a transformative solution to bridge the gap between distant homes and schools. The development and design of tradi- tional Tibetan dwellings focuses on history, culture and nature in terms of appro- priateness and cultural heritage. By transforming Tibetan traditional dwellings into community-based learning centers, these centers will become multi-func- tional spaces that enhance mental health by promoting community engagement, supporting cultural preservation, and assisting students in transitioning between boarding school and home culture. By promoting an integrated approach that re- defines the educational and cultural experience of Tibetan students, this research offers solutions to the unique challenges facing rural environments on the Tibet- an Plateau.
Recommended Citation
Wen, Junyue, "Echoes of Heights: Sustaining Tradition for Education and Community in the Tibetan Plateau" (2024). Masters Theses. 1321.
https://digitalcommons.risd.edu/masterstheses/1321
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