Rethinking Cultural Institutions in Relation to the City

Author(s)/Creator(s)

Monica Rodarmor

Document Type

Thesis Prep

Degree

B. ARCH

Date

Fall 2006

Keywords

Manhattan, lower east side, cultural institution, Nativity Mission Center, education, performance

Language

English

Disciplines

Architecture

Description/Abstract

"Rather than trying to distribute culture to the masses, the cultural institution shall be a place where the masses educate one another about culture. Thinking about institutions as 'arenas for cultures of the world' better serves urban life than an institution that is simply a dusty bank of memories. The aim of the institution should be to stimulate cultural dialogue which will better serve the American City. By changing the purpose, the end result is now attainable. Education and inspiration of the masses is achieved through a new urban condition: one that promotes interaction and understanding between cultural spheres."

Additional Information

Advisors: Julia Czerniak / Ted Brown

Recommended Citation

Rodarmor, Monica, "Rethinking Cultural Institutions in Relation to the City" (2006). Architecture Thesis Prep. 13.
https://surface.syr.edu/architecture_tpreps/13