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Routledge Assembling the Centre: Architecture for Indigenous Cultures

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Explore the complex role of Metropolitan Indigenous Cultural Centres in settler-colonial societies. This Routledge Research in Architecture volume examines how these spaces make Indigenous histories and contemporary cultures public. Over the last thirty years, these centres have become central to social and cultural visibility, yet their development presents a wide range of outcomes. This book looks at the tension between architectural success and community needs. It examines why some award-winning designs end up abandoned, while others focus too heavily on tourism rather than the cultural interests of Indigenous stakeholders. By studying these varied experiences, the text provides a deep look at the challenges of creating spaces for vibrant community gathering. It addresses the difficulties of securing the economic and political support necessary for these sites to remain viable and effective for the people they are meant to serve.

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Examines the role of Metropolitan Indigenous Cultural Centres in making histories and contemporary cultures public within settler-colonial societies.

Analyzes the outcomes of architecturally designed centres, including cases of award-winning projects that have faced abandonment.

Investigates the balance between catering to tourist interests and meeting the actual cultural needs of Indigenous stakeholders.

Discusses the challenges of maintaining vibrant community gathering spaces through economic and political support.

Part of the Routledge Research in Architecture series, providing academic insight into architectural criticism and theory.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0415815320
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Architecture > Criticism & Theory
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 06 November 2014
Listed Since: 07 April 2014

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