I Ain't Afraid Of No Ghosts ...

This article delves into the topic of ghosts and their significance in our cultural consciousness. It examines how ghosts challenge binary oppositions and represent a state between states. The article also explores the relationship between architecture and the ethereal, highlighting how architecture is intertwined with our understanding of the unknown. It argues that architecture has become overly focused on physical aspects and has lost its imaginative ambiguity in the face of technological advancements and societal changes. The article calls for a reevaluation of architectural practices to address the uncertain and indeterminate nature of emerging spaces. It discusses the concept of hauntology, which explores the spectral and paradoxical nature of ghosts, and presents various perspectives on hauntology, including discussions on conservation architecture, LiDAR scanning, erasure, and the manifestation of hidden histories. The text also explores the use of photography, X-rays, and stereoscopic imaging in capturing the spectral. It concludes by emphasizing the importance of embracing the spectral and imaginative ambiguity in architecture to address contemporary uncertainties. [Extracted from the article]