Monday, 1 October 2012

WK TEN // architecture that activates public spaces

 'Within public space, exists the potential for private inhabitation. Within private space, exists the potential for public inhabitation'. Richard Goodwin 2005

Below are some examples of demountable/portable buildings. They are all quite different in their intents and outcomes. One aspect they all share is the idea of portability, I like the idea of a building that can be built quickly and moved to new locations as nesseccary. I believe this kind of approach helps keep spaces active and vibrant.


A.I.R. Attachments 

 Berlin Badeschiff
 
 
 




source: Kronenburg, R. Portable Architecture. 2008, Berlin

Mobile Studios - portable galleries


source: Kronenburg, R. Portable Architecture. 2008, Berlin
In particular this project by Hans J. Wiegner, really aims to activate certain public squares around Berlin and the rest of Germany.

Portable Housing for the homeless

Space Buster

Renzo Piano's Travelling Pavilion



source: Kronenburg, R. Portable Architecture. 2008, Berlin

1 comment:

  1. Good progress. Your route along the way is clearly expressed. As you decide on appropriate mobile/temporary interventions and a newly modelled topography consider in detail connections to the existing/static fabric: What are the links between, connections for movement, functional relationships between. How does the new navigational system work?

    Taking it to Week 10: What series of events can you define which represent your architectural fiction/proposal? Focus on a manageable piece of this new topography - perhaps a slice through, across, along - bringing out level differences, materials, servicing and more. And how will you represent your story?

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