Auxiliary Architectures: Augmenting Existing Architectures with Performative Capacities. (March 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hensel, Michael
• Is Part Of: Architectural design. Volume 85:Number 2(2015:Mar./Apr.)
• Page Start: 116
• Page End: 119
• Publication Date: 2015-03
• Subjects: OCEAN Design Research Association and Izmir University of Economics, Luminous Veil, Izmir, Turkey -- Mediterranean -- Japan -- Spanish toldos -- M‐Velope -- New York City -- Advanced Computational Design Laboratory -- Scarcity and Creativity Studio -- Oslo School of Architecture and Design -- Las Piedras del Cielo, Open City, Ritoque -- Community Centre -- Pumanque -- Chile -- Membrella Canopy -- Extended Threshold Studio -- Pacific -- Vika Membrane Canopy -- Oslo; 729
• DOI: 10.1002/ad.1885
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0003-8504

Abstract

Abstract : Auxiliary architectures are a feature of many local building traditions across the world. Sited adjacent to existing structures, they are most often built as a means of tempering the climate, frequently offering additional shade in the summer months. Here Guest‐EditorMichael Hensel proposes the development of auxiliary architectures as a solution to retrofitting and readapting existing building stock as climate conditions globally become increasingly unpredictable. He showcases the research that he has undertaken in the field in collaboration with the OCEAN Design Research Association, Scarcity and Creativity Studio (SCL) and Extended Threshold Studio.