Hernberg, Hella and Mazé, Ramia (2017) Architect/Designer as “Urban Agent”: A case of mediating temporary use in cities. In: Nordic Design Research Conference, 15-17 June 2017, Oslo, Norway.
Type of Research: | Conference, Symposium or Workshop Item |
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Creators: | Hernberg, Hella and Mazé, Ramia |
Description: | In recent years, urban transformations have required new work approaches and roles for architects and designers. These expand beyond the design of physical objects, buildings or urban plans, to include the mediation of more complex and controversial processes and collaborations. Negotiation among various kinds of actors has become central, and this challenges traditional expert roles and power relations in architecture and design. This paper draws upon two cases of professional experience and ‘research through design’ to elaborate the role and work of architects/ designers in mediating the temporary use of space. Temporary use is becoming a central and strategic component of urban development today, and it involves direct engagement of citizens and various local actors. In recent research, the importance of ‘mediators’ or ‘agents’ for temporary use has been identified but not explored in greater detail. We draw on participatory design and architecture discourses to conceptualize the architect/designer’s role in mediating temporary use, taking the concept of ‘urban agent’ as a point of departure. |
Official Website: | https://conference2017.nordes.org/ |
Your affiliations with UAL: | Colleges > London College of Communication |
Date: | June 2017 |
Event Location: | Oslo, Norway |
Date Deposited: | 30 Oct 2020 14:26 |
Last Modified: | 30 Oct 2020 14:26 |
Item ID: | 16134 |
URI: | https://ualresearchonline.arts.ac.uk/id/eprint/16134 |
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