Abstract

ROCCHIO, Daniele et al. Temporal and spatial dynamics in post-disaster reconstruction: a reflection on multiscale interactions. An. Investig. Arquit. [online]. 2024, vol.14, n.2, e203.  Epub Dec 01, 2024. ISSN 2301-1505.  https://doi.org/10.18861/ania.2024.14.2.3903.

This study explores the complex interplay between time and space in the context of post-disaster reconstruction and introduces a novel perspective that transcends the traditional static conceptions associated with architecture and urban planning. Through a multiscale analysis integrating temporal dimensions (memory, observation, and projection) with spatial scales ranging from individual buildings to the broader urban fabric, results show that reconstruction is not merely a physical rebuilding process but also an act of resignifying and reinterpreting time and space. The concept of “zero time” is introduced as a moment of stasis preceding reconstruction, while “movement” is analyzed as a metaphor for the journey toward a renewed spatial and social harmony. This article highlights the mutual influence between reconstruction practices and in-dividuals’ temporal and spatial perceptions and suggests planning approaches that value tem-porality and spatial flexibility. Contributing to the urban resilience debate, this research provides insights for sustainable, inclusive, and community-rooted post-disaster reconstruction ap-proaches.Temporal and spatial dynamics in post-disaster reconstruction: a reflection on multiscale interactions.

Keywords : post-disaster reconstruction; zero-time; space; movement; temporal reflections; multiscale.

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