Swart, JohanBarker, A.A.J. (Arthur Adrian Johnson)2023-02-142023-02-142023-052022*A2023https://repository.up.ac.za/handle/2263/89479Mini Dissertation (MArch (Prof))--University of Pretoria, 2022.The dissertation explored the spatial and architectural parameters that create meaningful interactions within ritual and sacred spaces, focussing on the Braamfontein Crematorium as a site primed for re-ritualisation and pragmatic retrofitting. Through a number of approaches, including Applied Hermeneutical Analysis, the types of interactions between ritual participants, objects and thresholds were deconstructed and a new programme for the crematorium site was developed which elaborated on the ritual of cremation by incorporating staged spaces for different ritual mourners and participants, such as a presentation room - designed to facilitate the first presentation of ashes to loved ones, as well as a new series of open-air columbaria which provided much needed additional interment space for the Braamfontein Cemetery site. This process re-ritualised a site that had begun to fall into a state of pure industrial function, despite its significant heritage and ritual value to the City of Johannesburg.en© 2022 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria.UCTDArchitectural HeritageCremationArchitectural DesignApplied HermeneuticsCrematorium DesignBraamfonteinJohannesburgJohannesburg HeritageMeaning in ArchitectureUCTDMini Dissertationu16069715