Article
Adaptive Ephemeral Interiority: Upcycling Site Specific Interiors
Interiority
(2022)
Abstract
Adaptive reuse in architecture refers to the process of redesigning,
converting, and reappropriating existing spaces for functions different
from the ones they were originally designed for. This research is a case
study showing an alternative to this concept, re-purposing aviation
parts and finding new programmatic functions in the design learning
studio. The pedagogy approach, adopted by a design studio in the
United Arab Emirates (UAE), presents the fluidity of adaptive interiority
against rigidity and site specificity. The research results in the creation of
adaptive modular spaces and ephemeral interiority through upcycling
design, flexibility, materiality, reusability, recyclability, and connectivity
while simultaneously showcasing the rigorous interplay of innovation,
research, science, and technology. The case study design studio was
based at Zayed University and partnered with Etihad Airways, the
national carrier of the UAE, highlighting the importance of industry
and education as interdisciplinary collaborations. The paper looks at
the pedagogical approach and examines the conducted process and
evaluates the outcomes and shortcomings, including those inflicted by
the COVID-19 world health pandemic. It argues for ‘adaptive interiority,’
inclusion in the adaptive reuse framework and a further reflection on
the large vision and possible future impact within the UAE’s social and
architectural context.
Keywords
- adaptive interiority,
- spatial design,
- repurposing aviation parts,
- ephemeral interiority,
- upcycling design1
Disciplines
Publication Date
Summer July 5, 2022
DOI
DOI: 10.7454/in.v5i2.186
Citation Information
Marco Sosa, Lina Ahmad and Karim Musfy. "Adaptive Ephemeral Interiority: Upcycling Site Specific Interiors" Interiority Vol. 5 Iss. 2 (2022) p. 155 - 178 ISSN: ISSN 2615-3386 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/marco-sosa/7/