Architecture, Film, and the In-between: Spatio-Cinematic Betwixt

The book "Screen, Space, and the In-Between" explores the interdisciplinary dialogue between architecture and film, examining how films shape public opinion about architecture and its allied disciplines. It investigates the filmic imagination/representation of architectural in-betweenness and the in-between spaces within the architectural structure of filmic expression. Through an anthropological lens, it interrogates the filmic creation of spatial imaginaries and how the built environment reacts to the liminal spaces of the cinematic.

Format: Hardback
Length: 232 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Intellect Books

The rich and enduring relationship between architecture and film provides a dynamic interdisciplinary platform for exploring the enigmatic spaces of in-between. This multifaceted interplay extends beyond the mere influence of architecture on scenography and cities serving as backdrop to the moving image, as films have actively contributed to shaping public perceptions and understanding of architecture and its related disciplines. While architecture and design may not always take center stage in a film, their spatial contextualization within the narrative informs the cinematic production. Screen, Space, and the In-Between delves into the filmic imagination's portrayal of architectural in-betweenness, as well as the in-between spaces inherent in the architectural structure of filmic expression.

On the one hand, cinematic production serves as a fertile ground for projecting utopian visions of the built environment. On the other hand, the processes, tools, and methods employed in both architecture and film act as intermediaries between abstract ideation and its materialized manifestation. The book employs an anthropological lens to interrogate the filmic creation of spatial imaginaries, particularly as these disciplines respond to the liminal spaces created by cinema. By adopting cinematic experiences of the built environment as a vantage point, it seeks to reimagine ongoing theoretical debates surrounding liminal spaces.

The contributors to this volume, drawn from diverse fields, offer insightful perspectives on the intersection of architecture and film. Giuliana Bruno, Beatriz Colomina, James F. Kerestes, Graham Harman, Ferda Kolatan, Juhani Pallasmaa, Eva Perez De Vega, Mehmet Sahinler, Patrik Schumacher, Maria Sieira, Alican Taylan, Vahid Vahdat, Jason Vigneri-Beane, Jon Yoder, Michael Young, and others contribute their expertise and research to this comprehensive exploration.

In conclusion, the long-established dialogue between architecture and film offers a rich tapestry for examining the spaces of in-between. Through their interdisciplinary collaboration, architects and filmmakers have the power to shape our understanding of the built environment, challenge our perceptions, and inspire new ways of thinking about the spaces we inhabit. By exploring the filmic imagination's portrayal of architectural in-betweenness and the in-between spaces within the architectural structure of filmic expression, Screen, Space, and the In-Between contributes to a deeper understanding of the complex relationship between architecture and the moving image.

Weight: 608g
Dimension: 176 x 251 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789387377