| Title |
A Study on the Social Significance of Modern Temporary Architecture |
| Authors |
최장원(Choi, Jang Won) ; 전영훈(Jeon, Young Hoon) |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK.2024.40.10.113 |
| Keywords |
Temporary Architecture; Avant-garde; Post-structuralism; Transborder; Ephemerality; Virtuality; Placeness; Engagement |
| Abstract |
Temporary architecture flexibly utilizes the parameters of settlement, structure, and time to respond organically to environmental changes and
conditions, blurring the boundary between ‘architecture’ and ‘non-architecture’. This study sets the philosophy of postmodernism as the
theoretical background of contemporary architecture, and discusses the avant-garde characteristics and social implications of modern temporary
architecture. It explores the transition from structuralism to post-structuralism through the post-structuralist philosophies of Foucault, Derrida,
and Deleuze, analyzing how this shift affects the post-modernity and ephemerality of temporary architecture. The spatial and temporal
characteristics of temporary architecture are derived by focusing on the core concepts of post-structuralism: de-normativity, de-bordering, and
virtuality. Through this lens, the avant-garde characteristics of modern temporary architecture are analyzed by dividing them into ‘subjective
architecture’, ‘deconstructing of functions and borders’, and ‘creating temporary relationships’. Additionally, this study examines temporary
architecture in contemporary cities, categorized into ‘architecture of participation and process’ and ‘interaction-boundary’, exploring how it
forms a unique cultural topography in the social context. This study highlights the significant academic and practical contributions of
temporary architecture, showing its connection to post-structuralism and underscoring its substantial value in urban and social contexts. It
initiates a dialogue on the need for a new architectural ‘episteme’ in contemporary society, offering a fresh perspective on temporary
architecture as both a practical solution and a philosophical exploration that redefines architectural boundaries. This dual approach enriches
our understanding of architecture's role in societal development and its potential to respond to evolving cultural and environmental challenges. |