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- Fragments of trauma – approaching difficult heritage and collective memory through architecture
School of Arts, Design and Architecture | Master's thesis(2022) Juutistenaho, OlgaArchitecture and built heritage are not detached from societal and political developments. They are highly symbolic tools for identity building, tools that can also be used for ideological and political purposes. Therefore, architecture also contains layers of past and present trauma. How are these layers of history reflected spatially, visually, and mentally? This master’s thesis analysed architecture from a symbolic, ideological, political, and value-laden viewpoint. The main research question was how historical traumas are approached in built heritage. Additionally, the research considered the influence of the socio-political context on these approaches, as well as the purpose of architecture as a narrative element in discussions on cultural trauma. The theoretical framework of the thesis encompassed four main themes: trauma, memory, heritage, and identity. Additionally, the connection between these themes and architecture was assessed through examples representing varying approaches. The selection of the sites was based on autoethnographic experiences. With several analysed examples, the research examined how spatial approaches and interventions can either neglect and hide or, on the other hand, embrace and face past cultural traumas. This thesis discovered that architecture has different possibilities to communicate cultural traumas. It can provide new sites of remembrance or create a contrast to previous traumatic layers. In some cases, architecture can be used to neglect problematic aspects of the past, while in other situations architecture can enable a process of healing. These approaches vary in different contexts. As a conclusion, the thesis highlights the importance of the physical fragments of trauma for collective memory. - Making a neighbourhood memory-friendly – The case of Tammela in Tampere, Finland
School of Arts, Design and Architecture | Master's thesis(2021) Juutistenaho, OlgaPopulation ageing is a global phenomenon, increasing the number of citizens with memory decline symptoms. In addition, the changing age structure of the population sets new requirements for living environments and urban space. Previously, discourse on memory-friendly design has emphasized housing and interior design solutions instead of public spaces and neighbourhoods. However, in a functional process of ageing in place, public outdoor spaces and the neighbourhood context need to be considered as well. This thesis focused on memory-friendly public outdoor spaces at the neighbourhood level. The goal was to recognize current challenges and to identify solutions that support more inclusive urban spaces and contribute positively to the safety, comfort, and integrity of an inhabitant with memory decline. The main research question sought to find out how public outdoor spaces can support ageing in place of individuals with memory decline. The thesis was started off with a theoretical overview on memory decline in society, with an additional focus on public and outdoor spaces. As a result, an assessment framework was developed for later spatial application. The case implementation of the thesis focused on the neighbourhood of Tammela in Tampere, Finland, and is a combination of a map analysis, walking interviews, and a development concept. The mappings identified the current characteristics of the neighbourhood, whereas the walking interviews integrated the inhabitants’ perspective. The development concept presented an overall vision for a memory-friendly Tammela, as well as conceptual design interventions for three chosen zoom-in spots. The thesis discovered that public outdoor spaces clearly affect the process of ageing in place for an individual with memory decline. In addition, the work presented a framework for further design interventions: this framework identified well-designed green spaces, versatile service provision, walkability, and a strong neighbourhood identity as main elements for a memory-friendly neighbourhood. Furthermore, the thesis advocates that memory-friendly design solutions are not beneficial for one demographic only but contribute to better public spaces for all. - Vehreää virkistystä ja kestävää kehitystä, mutta kenelle? Ekologinen gentrifikaatio kaupunkeja eriarvoistavana ilmiönä
Taiteiden ja suunnittelun korkeakoulu | Bachelor's thesis(2016-12-12) Juutistenaho, Olga