Spacecraft 2: More Fleeting Architecture and Hideouts

An inspiring survey of work by architects, artists and designers distinguished by a playful, unconventional
use of space.
The design community s preoccupation with space and building beyond the limits
of classical architecture is more fascinating than ever before. Like its successful
predecessor, Spacecraft 2 presents projects that meet the changing
spatial needs of our modern lifestyles and that are simultaneously expanding our
current understanding of architecture.
This book showcases international projects by architects, artists and designers
all distinguished by the unconventional use and creation of space. The dynamic
range of work presented in this sumptuous volume stretches the existing concepts
of temporary architecture, thus unhinging conventional definitions of spatial
design.
Spacecraft 2 features modular ephemeral structures that exist only for a limited
time, such as pavilions, art projects and exhibition spaces. They exemplify
innovative interventions often found in public spaces and urban environments. It
also presents projects that deal with the transient use of space such as studios,
mobile habitats and pop-up stores that either adapt to their surrounding environments
or are strikingly conspicuous.
This unprecedented compendium brings together an extraordinary collection
of projects by young and little-yet-known talents and mirrors the exchange,
communication and development that are engaging contemporary building practices
today.