Date of Award
2021
Document Type
Thesis
Handle
https://hdl.handle.net/10365/32907
Publisher
North Dakota State University
Rights
NDSU policy 190.6.2
URI
https://www.ndsu.edu/fileadmin/policy/190.pdf
Abstract
Every person has a different background and personal perspective. This background shapes how we perceive and interact with others in our daily lives. Can shared spaces and experiences shift our perspectives and make us more understanding and compassionate to those who share our present, but come with varied pasts? This project proposes that by creating a space focused on interaction, service, and exchange amongst people from a variety of backgrounds; a city and community can become more positively connected. Many people often feel misunderstood and isolated within the places they live. This may be due to recent relocation, marginalization, cultural differences, or various other personal or community aspects. However, most people have needs within a community that coincide with the needs of others. Providing a space for people to connect through a variety of need; from enjoying a meal together to crafting something with one’s hands or from creative expression to gaining knowledge to better one’s personal situation; a community can share in the need for well-being - emotionally, physically, socially, and culturally. This project provides opportunity to meet a variety of these needs as one heads toward self-actualization and becoming our best selves together.
Recommended Citation
Davy, Thomas, "Community, Culture, & Compassion: Creating Space for Exchange & Community Building" (2021). Architecture Theses. 153.
https://digitalcommons.ndsu.edu/architecture-theses/153