Hernberg, Architects as 'Mediators' - Socio-political roles in mediating the 'temporary use' of vacant spaces

‘Mediators' are increasingly seen as necessary actors in enabling and developing ‘temporary uses' of vacant spaces - such as adapting empty offices, hospitals or industrial spaces for artists, entrepreneurs or residents. Despite the recent proliferation of temporary uses in many cities of the Global North, they face complex challenges in practice. The thesis investigates mediation as an example of architectural work moving beyond building design towards managing socio-politically engaged...