Application of Fatimid Architectural and Bohra Cultural Inspiration in Re-Design of Community Sports Club
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UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI School of Arts and Design APPLICATION OF FATIMID ARCHITECTURAL AND BOHRA CULTURAL INSPIRATION IN RE-DESIGN OF COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB: A case study of Anadil Jamaly BY: RASHIDA HAIDER Z ESSAJI REG NO: B05/36499/2010 Supervisor: Dr. Lilac A. Osanjo A Research Project Paper submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Design Degree submitted to the School of the Arts and Design (StAD), College of Architecture and Engineering (C.A.E), The University of Nairobi. January 14, 2014 DECLARATION I, Rashida Essaji, declare that this is my original work and has not been presented in the past for the fulfillment of a degree course in any other university to the best of my Knowledge. Signature…………………………………………………… Date ……………………………………………………… RASHIDA HAIDER Z ESSAJI SUPERVISOR, DR. Lilac Osanjo Signature ………………………………………………… Date…………………………………………………… DIRECTOR, SCHOOL OF THE ARTS AND DESIGN, UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI. Signature……………………………………………… Date ………………………………………………… 2 DEDICATION To Allah for taking me through the four years. All praise belongs to Him, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful. To my loving husband Abdulqadir, grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Zakiyuddin, siblings Insiyah, Sakina and Taher and most importantly my parents Mr. and Mrs. Haider Essaji. To my parents in law Mr. and Mrs. Najmi and sister in law Khadija. To all my lecturers, classmates and friends for their support and encouragement through this project. Thank you and God bless. 3 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS First and foremost, I thank Allah for bringing me this far. If it were not for His grace and mercy I would not have made it to this level. Much thanks to my supervisor DR. Lilac Osanjo for her contribution towards the content in this report and my sincere appreciation goes to my lecturer DR. Lilac Osanjo and Mr. M. Muneneh for guiding me in this project paper. The completion of this report would not be possible if it weren‘t for the support of my family and my friends for the fun times and the moral support in the past four academic years. The journey was full of ups and downs but it was worthwhile because of your friendship. Thank you for being there for me. My extended gratitude towards the Anadil Jamaly members and caretaker for their valuable cooperation and for granting me the opportunity to take part in this project. 4 ABSTRACT This dissertation examines the application of Fatimid architectural and Bohra cultural inspiration aimed at promoting a livelier environment in the interior design of Anadil Jamaly Sports Club. It aims at planning, building or modifying the general look of Anadil Jamaly Sports Club to promote the application of Fatimid architecture, maintenance and preservation. By examining contemporary design methods used in sports club, the researcher clarify the process by which designers play a big role in the development of a livelier environment. It involves the translation of a concept to a design. The scarcity of resources that were used traditionally in the country has led to the use of modern technique in design to promote sustainability. The use of readily available materials in the environment has seen the use of wasted materials such as used timber and recycled metal in the making of furniture, interior finishes, landscaping and display objects. Qualitative analysis and case studies are the major research strategies used. The case studies are based on design initiatives already being used in Kenya and around the world showcasing Fatimid design concepts attempting to promote sustainability which is a current design issue. The data analyzed by the researcher has been presented in form of detailed reports of the findings, tables and photographs as data collection methods. Limitation is based on the depending factor of the location, local ecology of the area, climate, personal needs of the consumers and the characteristic of the living environment such as the general layout and ambiance of the site. This dissertation presses on the idea that interior design should be at the fore front in the development of a livelier environment and in solving current problems of the same. The design solutions embrace sustainable design in terms of economic, social and ecological factors implementing new technologies in the country with its available natural resources. In conclusion of this research, the researcher recommends the preferred and the most applicable design solutions for the interior architecture, furniture design, landscaping design, exhibition and display at Anadil Jamaly Sports Club. 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Declaration........................................................................................................................2 Dedication.........................................................................................................................3 Acknowledgements............................................................................................................4 Abstract..............................................................................................................................5 CHAPTER 1......................................................................................................................9 1.0 INTRODUCTION OF THE STUDY.......................................................................10 1.1 Background of the study......................................................................................................11 1.2Statement of the problem...........................................................................................12 1.4 Objectives of the study……………………………………………………………12 1.4.1 Main objective………………………………………………………………..12 1.4.2 Specific objectives.............................................................................................12 1.5 Research questions……………………………………………………………………12 1.5.1 Main research question.....................................................................................12 1.5.2 Other research questions………………………………………………………...12 1.6 Significance of the study………………………………………………………………13 1.7 Limitations of the study............................................................................................13 1.8 Scope of the study..................................................................................................13 1.8.1 Concept...........................................................................................................13 1.8.2 Content...........................................................................................................13 1.8.3 Geographical..................................................................................................13 1.9 Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………14 CHAPTER 2.......................................................................................................................15 2.0 LITERATURE REVIEW..............................................................................................16 2.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................16 2.2 Review of theoretical literature………………………………………………………16 2.2.1 Interior design……………………………………………………………………..16 2.2.2 Fatimid Architecture………………………………………………………………17 2.2.3 Sustainable Fatimid architecture………………………………………………….20 2.2.4 Bohra (Dawoodi Bohra)…………………………………………………………..22 2.2.5 Bohra food culture…………………………………………………………………22 2.2.6 Sports club………………………………………………………………………….24 2.2.7 Enhanced indoor environment……………………………………………………..24 2.2.8 Design of a sports club…………………………………………………………….25 2.3 Conclusion………………………………………………………………………….31 6 CHAPTER 3.......................................................................................................................32 3.0 RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY…………………………………....33 3.1 Introduction……………………………………………………………………………33 3.2Study design....................................................................................................................33 3.3 Target population………………………………………………………………………34 3.4 Sample design…………………………………………………………………………34 3.5 Data collection…………………………………………………………………………35 3.6 Data analysis…………………………………………………………………………..36 3.7 Data presentation……………………………………………………………………37 3.8 Data process…………………………………………………………………………39 3.10 Conclusions………………………………………………………………………..41 CHAPTER 4...........................................................................................................................42 4.0 SITE ANALYSIS, PRESENTATION AND INTERPRETATION OF FINDINGS....43 4.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................43 4.2 Analysis and Evaluations..............................................................................................43 4.2.1 Historical Background.............................................................................................43 4.2.2 Location...................................................................................................................43 4.2.3 Climate....................................................................................................................44 4.2.4 Social Factors..........................................................................................................44 4.2.5 Facilities: Interior………………………………………………………………….44 4.2.6 Landscape………………………………………………………………………….49 4.2.7 Furniture……………………………………………………………………………50 4.2.8 Exhibition and display……………………………………………………………..51 4.2.9