Status : Verified
| Personal Name | Vigo, Mary Alyssa N. |
|---|---|
| Resource Title | Salaysáy: Interpreting Heritage with Narrative Architecture through an Archaeology Museum and Conservation Facility in Manila City |
| Date Issued | May 2025 |
| Abstract | The disciplines of architecture and archaeology, though contrasting, share the common goal of preserving and nurturing the built human environment. In the Philippines, however, the practice of archaeology remains limited, with institutions such as the National Museum of Anthropology and the University of the Philippines School of Archaeology limited by insufficient infrastructure, manpower, and public awareness. This comprehensive design project explores how architecture can respond to this challenge through Salaysáy, a proposed archaeology museum and conservation facility in Manila City. Anchored on the principles of narrative architecture, the study aims to elevate archaeological practice, narrate the evolving story of Philippine archaeology, and interpret heritage in ways that engage both specialists and the general public. The study uses a henomenological approach, employing in-depth interviews with archaeologists and heritage professionals, alongside document and site analyses. A thematic analysis of this data produced key insights on the needs of archaeological practice and public engagement, from which design goals and concepts were derived. The resulting design proposal, structured around the narrative architecture principles of Elevate, Narrate, and Interpret, addresses issues such as the lack of conservation laboratories, insufficient public engagement, and limited educational spaces. The design integrates interactive exhibits, symbolic facades inspired by common artifacts, and spatial storytelling to immerse users in the processes and relevance of archaeology. Ultimately, Salaysáy demonstrates how architecture can be used as a tool to reshape perceptions, communicate layered histories, and give new life to Philippine archaeology. |
| Degree Course | Bachelor of Science in Architecture |
| Language | English |
| Keyword | Architecture and archaeology--Manila City; Museums--Manila City; Salvage archaeology--Manila City |
| Material Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
Preliminary Pages
9.07 Mb
Category : F - Regular work, i.e., it has no patentable invention or creation, the author does not wish for personal publication, there is no confidential information.
Access Permission : Open Access