The way we design temporary structures reveals what we value as a profession. Too often, these spaces are treated as afterthoughts—functional but forgettable—because their lifespan is limited. Yet, for the people who use them, these structures often hold profound emotional, cultural, or practical importance.
This thesis calls for a shift in perspective: to see temporality not as a limitation but as an opportunity. What if we designed for the fleeting with the same care, beauty, and intent as we do for the enduring? By embracing the ephemeral as responsive to its context, we allow these structures to adapt, evolve, and resonate deeply with the situations that shape them, offering dignity, memory, and meaning, even in the briefest of moments.
In a world where impermanence is inevitable, shouldn’t we, as designers, reflect on how we contribute to what is meaningful in its time and place?