Pretorius, Nicolé Natalie2018-02-282018-02-282017Pretorius, Nicolé Natalie (2017) Jozi play (museum) : preserving the place of play, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, <https://hdl.handle.net/10539/24075>https://hdl.handle.net/10539/24075A research report submitted to the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Architecture (Professional), Johannesburg 2017This thesis studies the place and nature of the concept of play in society through the exploration of objects and spaces that stimulate, encourage or deter the notion of play. Nominated spaces that will ideally contribute to the study of play are reviewed, focusing in particular on areas within the local context of Johannesburg where a notion of play takes or could inherently take place. But in order to draw an understanding and a cognitive inspiration, toys are reviewed as objects of play. Toys are studied with the intention of identifying the role it encompasses and the integrity of the notion of play, with a focus on local toy design and manufacture in relation to the international market.Online resource (134 pages)enPublic spaces--South Africa--Johannesburg--DesignPublic architecture--South Africa--Johannesburg--Designs and plansCity planning--Environmental aspects--South Africa--JohannesburgArchitecture--Human factors--South Africa--JohannesburgThesis