The civic stage poses the question of whether temporary architecture in cities is commendable or wasteful. The term recyclable architecture comes to mind - like the fast fashion industry it changes for the time, for the moment. Maybe that’s what people call for, an ever-changing landscape to fit an ever-changing world and lifestyle. But should we really be using resources to constantly change? People desire stability, but also innovation. We should make sustainable architecture that can last centuries, tying generation to generation. In the future we must protect, perhaps we should be looking for permanent solutions - not temporary fashionable pop-ups to feed architects' growing need to be needed and to express such creativity and fundamental values. The ultimate goal here is not to depict which is better but find a way to incorporate the best of both worlds. A way in which is best for the environment and the people’s needs for a fresh and dynamic world view, the view they see through the world around them.
Now, let us take you through our explorations
CIVIC
STAGE SelgasCano's Serpentine Gallery Pavilion
Pavilion of Slovenia by Dekleva Gregoric