A Display of Informal Architecture: New Documentary on the Ukrainian Makeshift Balconies Phenomenon

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Taking advantage of a lack of governmental regulations, many Ukrainians turn to their balconies to compensate for the shortage of space in prefab-Soviet housing, rebuilding them in a variety of shapes and sizes. The short documentary Enter Through The Balcony explores this phenomenon in Ukrainian architecture, revealing a compelling image of post-Soviet history through local everyday life and culture.

In addition to showcasing a unique attitude towards private versus public space, the makeshift balconies phenomenon is also a symptom of the dramatic pendulum swing from mass uniformity and anonymity, to freedom of expression and ownership of private space, which shaped attitudes and architectures across the former Eastern bloc after 1991.

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Cite: Andreea Cutieru. "A Display of Informal Architecture: New Documentary on the Ukrainian Makeshift Balconies Phenomenon" 07 Jun 2020. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/940952/a-display-of-informal-architecture-new-documentary-on-the-ukrainian-makeshift-balconies-phenomenon> ISSN 0719-8884

Scene from "Enter Through The Balcony" trailer. Image Courtesy of Minimal Movie

阳台纪录片,乌克兰非正式建筑

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