Nomadic Exhibition. Architetture espositive itineranti per un collage progettato dell’esistente

In contemporary nomadism the inhabited space, whether it is the dwelling, a shopping center or an exhibition structure, is no longer a place anchored to the ground, stable. Its style involves essentialism, transportability and adaptability, it is in continuous motion. We are talking about a new form of communication in which content and container are born with one and the same intent: to mark the spaces where they are located, even for a short time, in a critical and significant manner. “Once it was referred to as “nomadic architecture”, inspired by the Mongolian yurts, Gypsy caravans and Native American teepees. Today their appearance is completely different but there is still the desire to develop small transportable environments that respond to all the needs in a way that respects the environment and makes intelligent use of resources” (Richardson 2001). There is no pre-established place; the architectural object relates to the city and its inhabitants with its peculiarities, always in a different way, creating mess, putting on a show and at the same time triggering an economic, social and cultural mechanism. This particular trend of contemporary architecture contributes to sustainable urban development and becomes, if filtered by an awareness of the specificity and diversity of the interventions ‘the medium to trigger ongoing progress that is not ephemeral.’ A reflection about the existing space, about the relationship between the setting and the new object, can meld architecture, art, design and social intervention, thereby removing all disciplinary barriers between the parts.