Spacecraft book release with Lukas Feireiss and guests moderated by Anh-Linh Ngo (Archplus) October 5th 20:30 pm at PRO-QM, Almstadtstrasse 48-50, 10119 Berlin, Afterwards: DJ Peejay (Studio Neu)
"Ladies and Gentlemen, we are floating in space" is the title of a genius gospel-infused rock album by the British band Spiritualized. And it is also true as we all know. Panta Rhei, you name it. But by taking this witticism further, Berlin-based curator, editor and artist Lukas Feireiss found out about something that he calls fleeting architecture. If you don't trust him because he is a) obessed with architecture anyway, b) used to do studies in Philosophy and Religion and c) has co-edited Spacecraft, then simply have a look at the amazing and inspiring results of his research.
Spacecraft is a picture book. Or, like Feireiss says, "it is a very playful book that arouses curiosity through the experimental and joyful diversity and visual power of its projects ". Right. Showing roundabout 200 installations and buildings from all around the world that build imaginative bridges between the worlds of art, architecture and design, Spacecraft "does clearly not only reach out to architects but serves as a kaleidoscopic source of inspiration for creatives across all disciplines."
But not all of the buildings and installations are eligible for living in them. It's a broad range featured in this book: "We looked for outstanding international projects that are engaged in informal and unconventional ways of crafting space - found beyond architecture's beaten track. The book features on the one hand flexible, fleeting structures that only exist for a limited time such as artistic spatial interventions that live from their performative quality or mobile living units roaming freely beyond the paved routes of conventional architecture. On the other hand, Spacecraft focuses on spaces that are used temporarily. Whether vacation homes, urban hideouts, art pavillions or studios, all of the included work is distinguished by an challenging and poetic approach to spatial design."
Don't be afraid that this may become too theoretical and artsy because the book "gently picks up the reader on the ground and slowly sends him off into space." It takes him "towards houses that are quite literally over the top and offers insights into informal favela-style building methods." But this is only a glimpse of what you can expect. Quintessentially Spacecraft "opens up new and stimulating perspectives that break original and new ground in the understanding of building practices." Going through Spacecraft page by page you can almost feel something of the enthusiasm that drove Lukas Feireiss to compile and set up the tone of this brillant book in a relatively short period of time. Speaking of time...
Ladies and Gentlemen, you are floating in Spacecraft.
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