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The consideration potentially yields many possibilities and interpretations. Leaving the space open may also imply a different meaning and resemblance, which this study believes is neutral compared to having a controversial figure occupying the most prominent space of the capital of a democratic republic.

Consideration B

Another option is to replace the statue and its plinth and install a 2000mm radius circular plinth of 150mm height (Figure 3.11). Although interfering with the flow and movement of people, this form of intervention may also work as traffic control and attention-grabbing feature of the square and city, thereby raising awareness of the sacredness of the heart of the city.

The benefit of such an option is that it contains no symbolic or hidden meaning; instead the plinth merely acts as a reminder or highlight to raise awareness of one being in a privileged place, namely, the centre of the city. Anyone still has access and uses the area. For example, the place may be graced with a photo frame for willing users to capture memories.

Figure 3.10: Plinth and statue removed from the central point

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Figure 3.46: One walkway with trees on both sides

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Figure 3.44: Main walkway with trees and grass

Figure 3.45: Elevation with trees and grass

Figure 3.43: Square with meandering pathways

Figure 3.42: Square with a water garden

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