Circularity of Place? An investigation of spatial gestures as ecological principles

Rasmus Nyborg Andersen, Marie Frier Hvejsel

Publications: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingArticle in proceedingsResearchpeer-review

Abstract

The need to synergize environmental-, social- and economic dimensions of sustainable development conclusively entails describing the circular potential of architecture as a correspondence between the material resources applied in and the resulting spatial capacity of construction. In this matter, the current development and implementation of technical tools and strategies documenting resource loops in construction manifest significant progress. However, the potential contribution derived from the circular capacity of architectural space itself towards narrowing, slowing, and closing these loops through its gestures is less documented. Addressing this imbalance, the paper investigates a circular conception of place by linking interior studies and tectonic theory in the analysis of two complementary cases; Adolf Loos’ Villa Moller and a thesis project entitled Space Metamorphosis. In conclusion, the paper discusses whether and how the two cases exemplify a spectrum of flexible and specific ‘gestures’ presenting a spatial translation of the fundamental circular ‘principles’ narrowing, slowing, and closing.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationStructures & Architecture: A viable urban perspective? : Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on Structures and Architecture (ICSA 2022)
EditorsMarie Frier Hvejsel, Paulo J S Cruz
Number of pages8
PublisherCRC Press/Balkema
Publication date6 Jul 2022
Pages931-938
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 6 Jul 2022
EventICSA2022: 5th International Conference on Structures and Architecture - CREATE, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
Duration: 6 Jul 20228 Jul 2022
Conference number: 5
https://www.icsa2022.create.aau.dk/

Conference

ConferenceICSA2022
Number5
LocationCREATE, Aalborg University
Country/TerritoryDenmark
CityAalborg
Period06/07/202208/07/2022
Internet address
SeriesStructure and Architecture
Number2
ISSN2643-6698

Artistic research

  • No

Cite this