DETAIL English 6/2013

Architectural schemes for temporary structures are gaining in significance. Often they afford greater design latitude than permanent objects. Containing projects of different scale and useful life, the October issue of DETAIL shows the attraction of such ventures. The spectrum ranges from a transportable teahouse in bamboo and rice paper and elegant urban parasols for a village square to temporary buildings for the arts, like The Shed theatre in London and the concert hall in L’Aquila with its excellent acoustics.