The power of the unexpected in an expected environment
Tactical urbanism can be an intriguing notion if considering
a specific user group in the driver seat. As a society we have been conducting
this ever since the first civilization. The idea that no matter how much planning
and design you do, it is still unpredictable what could happen in spaces. This
always makes me wonder how far should architects design. Should we be focused
on a frame to be filled or just a empty space that can be erected as a by need
basis. Although this sparks strong debate not only in our class, but in
society, I believe that it is one of the strongest reasons to become an
architect. Societies can never be predicted and experienced should never be
forced. Each person is going to either experience the space differently or physically
change it for their well-being. Which is interesting in terms of the readings
that speak to a space and void typology of flexible or universal space. The
question now becomes, what is the role of the architect?
In preparation for what seems to be the onset of an age of architectural adaption, I think architects need to control their destiny. If technology is going to continue to rapidly advance, then we must acknowledge that building uses is going to rapidly transform too. I think pairing this mindset with the idea that architects cannot lose their role as we know it is crucial. This means architects need to be the ones to determine what adaptability means and need to apply the same design rigor they do for traditional buildings to buildings embracing this age of adaptation.
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