The dawn of the Canadian Coptic architectural identity: establishing Coptic architectural archetype for the Canadian diaspora
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2022-04-10
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The thesis examines the origin of Coptic architecture
and its modern transformation into Canadian Coptic
architecture. First, the genesis of the Coptic community and
its faith is introduced to understand the development of
Coptic architecture with the influence of ancient Egyptian
architecture throughout time, leading to contemporary
architecture examples. Following this, the reasons for
their exile and emigration from Egypt to form the Coptic
diaspora are outlined. The second chapter investigates the
struggles and the persecution of the Copts. Case studies
of the contemporary language of the diaspora reveal the
preserved Coptic architecture essence. In the third chapter,
a design proposal that reflects the aspirations of the Coptic
community of Sudbury is proposed to revive and grow the
Coptic community and reflect their new identity in their
church.