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Architectural “Body without Organs”
Carnivalesque as an opportunity for systemic transgressions
This project investigates the relationship between transgression, the human body, and the built environment through the case study of El Chorrillo, one of the most impoverished neighborhoods in Panama City. Originally developed in the early 20th century for migrant workers, El Chorrillo was severely affected by the 1989 U.S. invasion and remains underinvested. The research process involved immersive mapping through recorded walks, capturing the district’s deteriorating infrastructure while juxtaposing it with the vibrancy of its street life. This method, influenced by Gilles Deleuze’s theory of the “body without organs,” framed El Chorrillo as a space of rupture and disorder.
Building on this analysis, the project explores the concept of the ‘carnivalesque’ as a form of transgressive urban space. It proposes festival infrastructure that not only responds to themes of bodily functions and societal excess but also provides an alternative to the neighborhood’s failing public amenities. While festivals are often seen as spaces of liberation, they remain deeply intertwined with capitalist cycles of consumption. This paradox is addressed by designing a self-sufficient and bottom-up system where the byproducts of excess feed back into the community. The architecture is conceived as an assemblage of facilities centered around the symbolic role of the dish, integrating spatial and material strategies that cater to festival-goers while enhancing local resilience.
The project aligns with architectural discourse by addressing urban and human-scale spatialities, innovating in materiality and circularity. The research-driven design process, guided by video studies, physical models, and narrative-driven analysis, provides insight into how transgressive spaces can be reimagined as tools for community empowerment. By questioning the role of festivals in public space and their environmental and social implications, the project proposes a model that could be adapted to other urban contexts, challenging conventional approaches to temporary infrastructure. ...
Building on this analysis, the project explores the concept of the ‘carnivalesque’ as a form of transgressive urban space. It proposes festival infrastructure that not only responds to themes of bodily functions and societal excess but also provides an alternative to the neighborhood’s failing public amenities. While festivals are often seen as spaces of liberation, they remain deeply intertwined with capitalist cycles of consumption. This paradox is addressed by designing a self-sufficient and bottom-up system where the byproducts of excess feed back into the community. The architecture is conceived as an assemblage of facilities centered around the symbolic role of the dish, integrating spatial and material strategies that cater to festival-goers while enhancing local resilience.
The project aligns with architectural discourse by addressing urban and human-scale spatialities, innovating in materiality and circularity. The research-driven design process, guided by video studies, physical models, and narrative-driven analysis, provides insight into how transgressive spaces can be reimagined as tools for community empowerment. By questioning the role of festivals in public space and their environmental and social implications, the project proposes a model that could be adapted to other urban contexts, challenging conventional approaches to temporary infrastructure. ...
This project investigates the relationship between transgression, the human body, and the built environment through the case study of El Chorrillo, one of the most impoverished neighborhoods in Panama City. Originally developed in the early 20th century for migrant workers, El Chorrillo was severely affected by the 1989 U.S. invasion and remains underinvested. The research process involved immersive mapping through recorded walks, capturing the district’s deteriorating infrastructure while juxtaposing it with the vibrancy of its street life. This method, influenced by Gilles Deleuze’s theory of the “body without organs,” framed El Chorrillo as a space of rupture and disorder.
Building on this analysis, the project explores the concept of the ‘carnivalesque’ as a form of transgressive urban space. It proposes festival infrastructure that not only responds to themes of bodily functions and societal excess but also provides an alternative to the neighborhood’s failing public amenities. While festivals are often seen as spaces of liberation, they remain deeply intertwined with capitalist cycles of consumption. This paradox is addressed by designing a self-sufficient and bottom-up system where the byproducts of excess feed back into the community. The architecture is conceived as an assemblage of facilities centered around the symbolic role of the dish, integrating spatial and material strategies that cater to festival-goers while enhancing local resilience.
The project aligns with architectural discourse by addressing urban and human-scale spatialities, innovating in materiality and circularity. The research-driven design process, guided by video studies, physical models, and narrative-driven analysis, provides insight into how transgressive spaces can be reimagined as tools for community empowerment. By questioning the role of festivals in public space and their environmental and social implications, the project proposes a model that could be adapted to other urban contexts, challenging conventional approaches to temporary infrastructure.
Building on this analysis, the project explores the concept of the ‘carnivalesque’ as a form of transgressive urban space. It proposes festival infrastructure that not only responds to themes of bodily functions and societal excess but also provides an alternative to the neighborhood’s failing public amenities. While festivals are often seen as spaces of liberation, they remain deeply intertwined with capitalist cycles of consumption. This paradox is addressed by designing a self-sufficient and bottom-up system where the byproducts of excess feed back into the community. The architecture is conceived as an assemblage of facilities centered around the symbolic role of the dish, integrating spatial and material strategies that cater to festival-goers while enhancing local resilience.
The project aligns with architectural discourse by addressing urban and human-scale spatialities, innovating in materiality and circularity. The research-driven design process, guided by video studies, physical models, and narrative-driven analysis, provides insight into how transgressive spaces can be reimagined as tools for community empowerment. By questioning the role of festivals in public space and their environmental and social implications, the project proposes a model that could be adapted to other urban contexts, challenging conventional approaches to temporary infrastructure.