Peinke

Kyle PEINKE

The design of a music museum using South African music as a basis for architectural identity in Newtown, Johannesburg

Supervisor Co-supervisor Prof AOS Osman, PhD (Arch) Ms M Bolt, BArch

Abstract

Life without music would be a quiet place. It is a crucial element of everyday life. Studies have shown that music evokes emotion. This emotion has a role in our moods and how we see the world at that time. Along with emotion, music is also linked to memories. When you hear a specific song, it evokes emotions and memories from a time in your life that may have been good or bad.

All of this links to our identity as people. We cling to those memories and emotions that we feel towards a piece of music. It is also an expression of self, seen in South African music from various time periods. It was the musician’s way of expressing how they dealt with their circumstances. Understanding that expression helps South African’s better understand South African’s The research objective demonstrates South African music’s role in South Africa’s architectural identity. To integrate the design elements and principles found in the music into the architecture to create a South African architectural identity.

To create a museum of South African music. The music from different time periods and their notable artists are displayed and honoured for their role in South Africa’s history and helping the people of our country deal with their circumstances.

Exploring, discovering, and better understanding South Africa through a musical medium for South Africans and tourists.

The end product would be a framework or guidelines that architects can implement to help create a piece of architecture with a South African identity.

Keywords

Identity, Music, Architecture, Design Principals, Rhythm, Proportion, South Africa