Junkspace
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Junkspace is Rem Koolhaas’s critical concept describing the sprawling, formless, and homogenized spaces produced by contemporary capitalism and globalized development, such as malls, airports, and other generic commercial environments.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
architectural theory concept
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critical concept ⓘ neologism ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
airports
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casino complexes ⓘ convention centers ⓘ generic commercial environments ⓘ hotel lobbies ⓘ office parks ⓘ shopping malls ⓘ theme parks ⓘ |
| author | Rem Koolhaas NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| characterizedBy |
artificial lighting
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climate-controlled interiors ⓘ continuous interior space ⓘ formlessness ⓘ generic materials and finishes ⓘ homogeneity ⓘ lack of clear boundaries ⓘ overabundance of signage ⓘ perpetual renovation ⓘ sprawl ⓘ |
| creator | Rem Koolhaas NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| criticizes |
globalized real estate production
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late-capitalist urban development ⓘ loss of architectural specificity ⓘ spectacle-driven design ⓘ |
| describedInWork | "Junkspace" essay NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| field |
architecture
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cultural criticism ⓘ urban theory ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
commercialization of public space
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consumerism ⓘ contemporary capitalism ⓘ globalization ⓘ homogenization of space ⓘ sprawl ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Office for Metropolitan Architecture
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Rem Koolhaas NERFINISHED ⓘ contemporary urbanism ⓘ non-place ⓘ postmodern architecture ⓘ supermodernity ⓘ |
| timePeriodDescribed |
early 21st century
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late 20th century ⓘ |
| usedAs |
critical term in architectural discourse
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diagnostic concept for globalized space ⓘ |
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