ABOUT
CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS
OUTLINE
THE WORKSHOP
PARTICIPANTS
SCHEDULE
OBSERVATIONS
DISCUSSION
DESIGNS
Below is a list of the key themes and concepts that came out of the discussion. While the discussion was focused around the observations each group had made earlier in the day we found that this led to a broader discussion on the topic of transitional spaces in general.
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Cultural Politics
Why just space? Can't separate space from cultural issues
Politics of what I am doing.
Does it describe me? From whose perspective?
Utopia
You are either doing what 'they' want or not
Lack of negotiation
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Ownership
'as a body'
We create the experience we want
Specific purposes
Rituals - being a 'regular'
Familiarity vs ownership vs security
Mine - does it mean recognising people?
Ownership of space. Mall vs Main street
Public vs private vs 'constructed' public
Who defines the 'need' for cleaning up?
Personal relationships
What 'enforcers' can you negotiate with?
'Because you are local'
Importance of citizenship vs customer
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Categorisation
From whose perspective?
Zoning - 'i'm an ikea person'
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Time
Is this space transitional?
Mall = continual erasure, designed experience
Space as compacting past, present and future, merging / transcending time
Time span of subversion
Stability and consistency
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Choice
Optimal amount of choice / illusion of choice
Participatory
How much of a role does choice play in being 'transitional'