Bodies in the Void: Temporary practices in Terrain Vague sites
Kamvasinou, K. and Iannizzotto, L. 2025. Bodies in the Void: Temporary practices in Terrain Vague sites. UOU scientific journal. 09, pp. 52-65. https://doi.org/10.14198/UOU.2025.9.06
| Title | Bodies in the Void: Temporary practices in Terrain Vague sites |
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| Type | Journal article |
| Authors | Kamvasinou, K. and Iannizzotto, L. |
| Abstract | This paper explores the potential of temporary urbanism practices in Terrain Vague sites—abandoned or undeveloped urban spaces. Drawing on theoretical frameworks from de Sola-Morales' concept of Terrain Vague, Merleau-Ponty's phenomenology of perception, and de Certeau's spatial practices, the paper examines how bodies engage with and experience these undefined spaces through movement, events, and temporary activities. Through case studies in London and Lisbon, the research examines how these spaces can address socioecological challenges in cities. The authors introduce the concept of "Vague Catalyst" projects, which employ minimal, temporary interventions rather than permanent structures to enable diverse community uses and activities. |
| Keywords | terrain Vague |
| temporary Urbanism | |
| community engagement | |
| artistic practices | |
| experimental placemaking | |
| Journal | UOU scientific journal |
| Journal citation | 09, pp. 52-65 |
| ISSN | 2697-1518 |
| Year | 2025 |
| Publisher | University of Alicante |
| Publisher's version | License CC BY 4.0 File Access Level Open (open metadata and files) |
| Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.14198/UOU.2025.9.06 |
| Publication dates | |
| Published | 09 Jun 2025 |