Date of Award
Spring 6-3-2023
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Architecture (MArch)
Department
Architecture
First Advisor
Amelyn NG
Second Advisor
Debbie Chen
Abstract
Rooted in the belief that architecture should transcend mere functionality and embrace the realms of emotional profundity, experiential richness, spiritual resonance, and poetic expression, this thesis aims to evoke potent emotional and spiritual connections within the human psyche. My thesis, taking advantage of ritual practice, employs an architectural perspective to examine the temporal and spatial aspects, utilizing ritual practice as a design gesture to generate a platform for social relationships outside the existing community.
Focusing on the Chinese diaspora communities in Providence, my thesis reimages the long-lost Chinatown of Providence and design both ephemeral and enduring architecture with scenes of spring festival rituals to create an inclusive environment for both local residents and the Chinese Diaspora. This approach aims to cultivate a renewed collective memory and cultural continuity, while simultaneously facilitating meaningful communal experiences and revitalizes cultural heritage.
Recommended Citation
wang, wenjie, "Ritual as Design Gesture: Reimagining the Spring Festival in Downtown Providence" (2023). Masters Theses. 1047.
https://digitalcommons.risd.edu/masterstheses/1047
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View exhibition online: Wenjie Wang, Ritual as Design Gesture