Temporary buildings can be both interim solutions that no longer serve a
purpose at a specific point in time, or projects constructed for
special occasions. In all instances, they take possession of a location
for a certain time, giving it a new meaning and quality. Architects who
create temporary architecture have to plan the disappearance of their
work from the outset. The ephemeral nature of this architecture allows
architects to focus in a very specific and precise way on what is
essential and make very pointed architectural statements. The concept
frequently transgresses the borderlines of architecture, art, design,
and social intervention, which results in a very unique form of
architectural freedom. The frequently experimental nature of temporary
architecture provides novel perceptions of buildings, outdoor spaces,
and rooms.
