Degrees of Ephemerality: The Temporary Interior - An Introduction

摘要

Nothing lasts forever ... and because of their architectural shells, interiors are often perceived as being more permanent than they are. But this is an ideal, reinforced by notions of everlasting good design, promulgated partly by architectural modernism. While interiors may be altered or changed over time, even from day to day, this usually affects only the character or function of the interior. What about the interiors whose purpose is specifically temporary, unplanned, or makeshift? This Special Issue of Interiors explores the design of these spaces and the unique relationship between the body and space. Authors address makeshift interiors created to support cultural events in both Spain and the US, interiors that are determined by season, interiors that shift due to users and economic conditions, and even a temporary art installation that highlights the domestic interior.