Colonization to Construction: Bridging the Gap Between Ancient Chamorro, Spanish Colonial & Modern Architecture on Guam

<p>Guam is an island in the Marianas that, over time, has experienced a rich cultural history brought about by its exposure to colonization, natural disasters, warfare and the continual influx of people and culture. Therefore, the architecture that exists on the island is one that divides itself into four distinct styles with each as a response to external forces that affected the island. By researching each of these styles, one is able to fully understand the holistic view of Guam’s history in order to design architecture that reflects the past with anticipation for the future. This thesis works to explore the four styles by understanding their strengths and shortcomings in order to use this knowledge to design a Cultural Center for Art and Architecture where each style is represented.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Bachelor of Arts

Level thesis:degree_level

Honors Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Art & Architecture

Year dc:date.available

2016

Author dc:creator

• Lizama, Dominic J

Contributors dc:contributor

• Hana Mori Bottger
• Anthony Blas
• Nathaniel Eck

• chamorro
• guam
• architecture
• latte
• latte stone
• marianas
• guahan
• culture
• cultural center
• hagatna
• Architectural History and Criticism
• Ethnic Studies
• Historic Preservation and Conservation
• History of the Pacific Islands
• Micronesian Studies
• Urban, Community and Regional Planning

Repository record dc:identifier

https://repository.usfca.edu/honors/9

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:repository.usfca.edu:honors-1008