Figure 3.21: City development around the Voortrekker Monument

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Figure 3.21: City development around the Voortrekker Monument

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This proposal distorts the monument as a symbol of imperial power and sacredness due to its standing alone and overlooking the capital city. It removes the privileges the site has enjoyed since its inception. The sacred atmosphere of the monument is dishonoured if it becomes clustered with neighbouring buildings the city proposes to develop in its vicinity.

The planners of the monument intended that ‘no factories or houses will ever be allowed to be built there’, as developments around the monument diffuse and dilute the sacredness and respect with which it is bestowed (Figure 3.22 illustrates the Voortrekker Monument surrounded by building of equal height).

Figure 3.21: City development around the Voortrekker Monument

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Figure 3.21: City development around the Voortrekker Monument

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Figure 3.46: One walkway with trees on both sides

4.2.3 Review of policies of architectural decolonisation

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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