Scottish architectural diaspora of the North: capturing the past
During the 19th and 20th centuries, Scots emigrated in huge numbers. In the north this applies especially in Canada, where Scots settled across the whole country.
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With that influx came the construction of buildings where the design, materials and crafts were often translated from Scotland. Early buildings tended to mirror vernacular architecture, with detailing and construction methods brought by stonemasons and carpenters. At the same time, buildings at a larger scale designed by Scottish architects represent and embody a transfer of formal styles and practice. During the 20th century, the influence of Scottish architects continued, now influenced by the dominant practice in both countries.
The proposed PhD study will explore the ways in which such examples of architectural diaspora can be digitally recorded and represented. The work will incorporate aspects of digital data capture, in service of a study focussed in the social sciences. That is, in attempting to somehow (re)capture the past, how is the process and product affected by social context, place and inclusion of diverse voices?
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