Open Architecture: Tradition, Possibilities and Shortcomings

J.A. Mejia Hernandez (Editor), E. Komez-Daglioglu (Editor)

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Abstract

Footprint 31 examines a number of ways in which architecture can be understood as open. Ranging from structural to procedural, and from performative to conceptual forms of openness, the articles collected in the issue elaborate on a diversity of open architectures of the past and present, in political, ideological, semiotic, technological, morphological, representational, and epistemological terms. Review articles provide further illustration by analysing three architectures by Nicolas Schöffer, Frank van Klingeren, and Lacaton and Vassal (with Jacques Hondelatte). The theoretical and methodological advantages and disadvantages of architectural openness identified by all contributors suggest alternative conceptualisations for the concept, and invite further reflection on the effectiveness and efficiency of its use towards the future.
Original languageEnglish
Number of pages171
JournalFootprint
Volume16
Issue number2 #31
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023

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ISBN 978-94-92852-83-0

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