What is the Ephemeral Architecture?

Around you, without going too far, you can see and touch ephemeral architecture. It is not necessary to visit a great exhibition or an art gallery to get closer to her. Concerts, sporting events, political meetings... This is only a glimpse of the contexts in which you can find in your day-to-day facility projects of ephemeral architecture.

There are large differences between the first steps of the ephemeral architecture and now! If we look back, we can get back to the celebrations and rituals of ancient civilizationsas the mesopotamian, Greek or roman, among others. In the celebration of religious ceremonies had an essential role!

Taking a leap temporary, into the Renaissancewe find the arches of triumph, built to celebrate the arrival of monarchs, who also deserve a special mention.

Generally, these items are located at the main gate of the city, in the streets or plazas, among other relevant places. In the NINETEENTH century the ephemeral architecture had a large increase in its use owing to the emergence of the universal exhibitions. Precisely, the iconic Eiffel Tower he had planned his exhibition for 20 years, but its purpose transcended coming to mark the city of Paris up to our days. In the the TWENTIETH centurythe architects began to experiment, creating temporary installations out of the conventions of more traditional.

In the todaythe ephemeral architecture comprises a large number and variety of activities. In this sense, the fusion of technology and environmental awareness, as well as creativity are amazing and transforming all sorts of places.

The ephemeral architecture seeks, in principle, impact during a period of defined time. Its utility comes up frequently in fairs and large exposures. In addition, another application is to cover needs in a one-time basis to remedy some shortcomings. Also, this type of project also responds to emergency situations in which the agility in construction is crucial. Despite this, there are examples of projects of ephemeral architecture that eliminate the time and its use extended indefinitely.

Among the fundamental characteristics of the ephemeral architecture highlights its ability to adapt. That is, these projects have to be flexible to respond to the specific needs for which they have been designed. Also, the key is apparent simplicity into your construction and dismantlingfacilitates the re-use, if necessary.

The ephemeral architecture is characterized by its innovative approach. This is an area in which to experience aesthetically, as the time constraints invite you to explore new structures, materials, etc, This fact encourages creativity through unusual forms! Each of the projects connects directly with the immediate environment and get integrated in a way that, very commonly, it generates a fluid dialogue with the citizens. They are not only works to enjoy them visually, but also to interact with them.

The ephemeral architecture has intentionality, various. As we have discussed, can evolve both the circumstances that surround a vision of an ephemeral way, you could stay for a longer period of time.

Each project of ephemeral architecture is built looking to complete a particular purpose. Music festivals, fairs, ceremonies, artistic interventions in urban neighborhoods, political meetings... All this kind of creations they have a extra point of creativity. The originality is a look that manages to transform the environment!

The Technical Superior in construction projects, which are formed in UNIVERSAE (they can focus their professional career in this field, and access to outputs-professional construction and civil work related to the ephemeral architecture. Can you imagine being part of such examples as the following that have marked a before and after? We take a look at some of them!

·Paper Log House by Shigeru Ban

These homes of tree trunks paper is built as a reaction to the earthquake in Kobe (Japan), in 1955. Based on an economic structure, easy to assemble and disassemble, is presented as essential to give shelter to survivors of the disaster.

·German pavilion of Mies van der Rohe

Located in Barcelona, was created as a temporary installation for the international exhibition held in 1929. On the grounds of the building highlights the interesting relationship between the opacity of the walls and the reflection of the water.

·Hospital Huoshenshan Wuhan

It was built in China in a matter of 10 days. This hospital more than 60,000 meters with more than 1,000 beds will be put in place to deal with the crisis of covid-19 in 2020. Currently, it is closed and has not been demolished.

·Serpentine Gallery in London

It is another example of collaboration between architects and renowned artists. In these pavilions located in Hyde Park is exhibit ephemeral structures during the summer months. They have to be removable, and customarily purchased by collectors.

·‘The Sequence’, by Arne Quinze

It is a wooden building of 80 meters long and 15 meters high located in front of the parliament flemish belgian. Bridge-called the citizens to occupy in the urban environment.