A Danish architect Søren Pihlmann (https://www.pihlmann.dk/) talks about sustainability as a use of existing narratives with fewer introduction of new material. He sees value of remodeling process and embracing the preexisting buildings and environment. “Process as a Product” has extensively been discussed in arts. Classical musicians spend a lot of time on practicing, but the end results often sound similar to other performers. Is this a sustainable or effective way of living? Could process, whether actual practice time or display of the performer’s thought process, contribute to individuality?
A British architect Norman Foster (https://www.fosterandpartners.com/) suggests that, with innovated building material, instant constructions can become easy and last longer than ‘temporary’ period. This way, architecture can respond to urgent issues like natural and man-made disaster. Classical music performance needs an acoustic space and relies on well-designed concert halls, churches, or other permanent buildings. Could performance space be built and removed on site, so it can have mobility, accessibility, and responsiveness to the surroundings?
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