Modularity and mobility in architecture and construction of temporary museums and exhibition complexes
Abstract
Modularity and mobility in architecture and construction of temporary museums and exhibition complexes
Incoming article date: 12.06.2025The article examines architectural approaches to the design of temporary museums and exhibition pavilions. Particular attention is paid to the concept of modularity as a tool for spatial adaptation and rapid installation, as well as mobility as a strategy for expanding cultural presence beyond stationary institutions. Historical and contemporary examples are analyzed, including so-called pop-up museums, container galleries, and disassemblable exhibition modules. The role of innovative materials, digital design, and transport logistics in the formation of a flexible architectural environment is emphasized. The article reveals the potential of temporary exhibition structures as a tool for social inclusion, urban renewal and cultural decentralization. Special attention is paid to Russian and international experience. The modular museum is presented as a type of architecture sensitive to time, place and cultural context.
Keywords: museum, exhibition complex, architecture, modularity, mobility, flexibility, adaptability, design, construction