This temporary bamboo structure is a public space intervention envisioned to fulfill three different possibilities of a future that are yet to come: (1) a future in which traditional knowledge and techniques would be reused in order to create new shapes; (2) a future in which the public space would be a space for free artistic expression or activated by the construction of artworks for full enjoyment of all citizens; (3) a future in which architecture would be more sustainable.

Impromptu Projects is a multi-disciplinary studio practice founded by João Ó and Rita Machado. The work of the studio is focused on the design of ephemeral structures as well as on the study of their social relevance. They propose a kind of architecture that is mindful of the territory’s current situation, aiming at the expansion of improbable public places with the involvement of the local community as critical participants in the urban space, using installations, events, and urban art as references. João Ó is an architect, artist, and currently a visiting professor at the University of Saint Joseph. He has received numerous architecture and art awards, and exhibited internationally, including as a representative of Macau at the Venice Biennale and the Venice Architecture Biennale in 2009 and 2014 respectively.

Impromptu Projects is a multi-disciplinary studio practice founded by Joao O and his partner Rita Machado. The studio practice is focused on the design of ephemeral structures as well as on the study of their social relevance. Impromptu Projects proposes a kind of architecture which is mindful of the territory’s current situation, aiming at expanding improbable public places and at the involvement of the community in a critical participation of the urban space with installations, events and urban art as a reference.