Contemporary Cities and Architecture

Contemporary cities and architecture are constantly evolving. The 1980s unleashed a period of creativity with the opposing approaches to architecture of deconstructivism and minimalism. Conceptual architecture also entered the field – perhaps inspired by the formal and conceptual art or the postmodern search for meaning and identity.  The common use of computers and digital techniques…

The challenges of modern cities

The challenges of modern cities manifested once they were built. The ideas of the Modern Movement were mostly applied in Europe and the Americas after WW2 when new infrastructure, housing, offices and public spaces were built. The Cold War unleashed a competition between the east and west. Governments were more powerful and dictated the direction of evolution of…

The Legacy of the Modern Movement for our Architecture and Cities

Modern Life and the Urban Revolution Every generation has redefined the spaces in which they want to live due to the changing circumstances of life. During the industrial revolution, modern architecture and urban planning emerged out of the need to provide new shelter to host the growing urban society and cater to their life, work and recreation. As a result ofthe changing economy, millions of people…

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