Harnessing Potential in Heritage Sites The Adaptive Reuse of Old Buildings in Old Accra
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2010-07-18
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Abstract
In an attempt to regenerate the Old Accra Township, the Ministry of Tourism and
Modernization of the Capital City is undertaking various urban regeneration projects to
help achieve its aim. Most of the urban regeneration projects include the adaptive reuse
of some historical buildings taking into consideration interests of visitors to the site as
well as the needs of the community. In developing heritage sites, although concern
should be on the heritage objects, other supporting elements in its environment should be
considered as well. The built environment of heritage sites can have key roles to play in
managing the sites values. Buildings on heritage sites may not be of historic importance;
however they form an embodiment of the sites values. These buildings have survived
several years of history and tell their story in their own characteristic features. Revival
and renewal of the old buildings will enable them tell a better story to be understood by
all to enable their community derive great benefits from them. The goal of this thesis is
the sustainability of Old Accra. The idea is to investigate adaptive reuse efforts on the site
and its ability to aid in developing the site. The premise is to adapt the old buildings in
Old Accra to new uses, convenient with socio-economic and cultural structure of the site.
Description
A Thesis submitted to the Department of Architecture,
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and
Technology
in Partial Fulfillment of Requirements for the Degree
of
MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE.