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Cultural Influences on Architecture
A society’s culture is a contributing factor to the structure and design of its architecture.As contemporary globalism brings about the evolution of the world, architectural style evolves along with it, which can be observed on an international scale. Cultural Influences on Architecture is a pivotal reference source for the latest research on the impact of culture on architecture through the aspects of planning and production, and highlights the importance of communicative dimension in design.Featuring exhaustive coverage on a variety of relevant perspectives and topics, such as the evolution of construction systems, benefits of nature-based architecture, and fundamentals of social capital, this publication is ideally designed for researchers, scholars, and students seeking current research on the connection between culture and architecture on a global level.
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Heritage Architecture Studies
Studies, repairs and maintenance of heritage architecture are becoming increasingly important in modern society. The rapid growth recently experienced in many regions of the world has added a particular urgency to the need to preserve our built cultural heritage.This requires the collaboration of different parties including not only architects, engineers and scientists but also artists, socio-economic professionals and all other stakeholders to ensure the effective integration of the rehabilitated buildings within the community. Comprising specially selected papers, this book addresses a series of topics related to the historical aspects and reuse of heritage architecture, as well as technical issues on the structural integrity of different types of buildings.Restoration processes require the appropriate characterisation of materials, the modes of construction and the structural behaviour of the building.Modern computer simulation can provide accurate results demonstrating the stress state of the building and possible failure mechanisms affecting its stability.Equally important are studies related to their dynamic and earthquake behaviour, aiming to provide an assessment of the seismic vulnerability of heritage buildings. Of particular interest is the need for Heritage Building rehabilitation to conform to energy consumption reduction goals framed within climate change initiatives.It is necessary to encourage actions to improve energy efficiency, harmonised with both appropriate amounts of investment and transnational commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Building Reputations : Architecture and the Artisan, 1750–1830
Taking a cue from revisionist scholarship on early modern vernacular architectures and their relationship to the classical canon, this book rehabilitates the reputations of a representative if misunderstood building typology – the eighteenth-century brick terraced house – and the artisan communities of bricklayers, carpenters and plasterers responsible for its design and construction.Opening with a cultural history of the building tradesman in terms of his reception within contemporary architectural discourse, chapters consider the design, decoration and marketing of the town house in the principal cities of the eighteenth- and early nineteenth-century British Atlantic world.The book is essential reading for students and scholars of the history of architectural design and interior decoration specifically, and of eighteenth-century society and culture generally. -- .
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Concepts of Space in Traditional Indian Architecture
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Which is more beautiful: modern architecture or traditional architecture?
Beauty is subjective and can be found in both modern and traditional architecture. Modern architecture often features sleek lines, innovative materials, and cutting-edge design, while traditional architecture often showcases intricate details, historical significance, and cultural heritage. Both styles have their own unique charm and appeal, and the beauty of each ultimately depends on individual preferences and the context in which they are presented. Ultimately, the beauty of architecture lies in its ability to evoke emotion, inspire creativity, and enhance the built environment.
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What is a cultural building in architecture?
A cultural building in architecture is a structure designed to house and showcase various forms of cultural expression, such as art, music, theater, or literature. These buildings are often designed to reflect the cultural identity of a particular community or region, and may incorporate elements of traditional or contemporary architectural styles. Cultural buildings can serve as important landmarks and gathering places, fostering a sense of community and providing a space for the public to engage with and appreciate cultural heritage.
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What is a cultural heritage?
Cultural heritage refers to the traditions, customs, beliefs, and artifacts that are passed down from generation to generation within a society. It encompasses the tangible and intangible aspects of a culture, including historical sites, monuments, art, music, language, and rituals. Cultural heritage plays a crucial role in shaping a community's identity and preserving its unique heritage for future generations. It is an important part of a society's history and contributes to its sense of belonging and continuity.
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Architecture or police?
Both architecture and police play important roles in society, but they serve different functions. Architecture involves designing and constructing buildings and spaces that shape our environment and impact our daily lives. On the other hand, police are responsible for maintaining law and order, ensuring public safety, and upholding justice. Both are essential components of a functioning society, with architecture providing the physical infrastructure and police providing the social infrastructure.
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Architecture and the Nazi Cultural Landscape : Blood, Soil, Building
This book traces cultural landscape as the manifestation of the state and national community under the Nazi regime, and how the Nazi era produced what could be referred to as a totalitarian cultural landscape. For the Nazi regime, cultural landscape was indeed a heritage resource, but it was much more than that: cultural landscape was the nation.The project of Nazi racial purification and cultural renewal demanded the physical reshaping and reconceptualization of the existing environment to create the so-called "new Nazi cultural landscape." One of the most important components of this was a set of monumental sites thought to embody blood and soil beliefs through the harmonious synthesis of architecture and landscape.This special group of "landscape-bound" architectural complexes was interconnected by the new autobahn highway system, itself thought to be a monumental work embedded in nature.Behind this intentionally aestheticized view of the nation as cultural landscape lay the all-pervasive system of deception and violence that characterized the emerging totalitarian state. This is the first historical study to consider the importance of these monumental sites together with the autobahn as evidence of key Nazi cultural and geographic strategies during the pre-war years.This book concludes by examining racial and nationalistic themes underlying cultural landscape concepts today, against this historic background.
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Architecture Asia: Chinese Contemporary Architecture
Architecture Asia, as the official journal of the Architects Regional Council Asia, aims to provide a forum not only for presenting Asian phenomena and their characteristics to the world, but also for understanding diversity and multiculturalism within Asia from a global perspective. This issue reveals the development of contemporary Chinese architecture and features five essays and 11 projects that elaborate this perspective.The five essays elaborate the impact of architecture on Chinese life, the Local and the multiplicity of Chinese architecture, and the trend in contemporary Chinese architecture, etc.The 11 projects, accompanied with full-colour photos and text descriptions, concentrate on how the contemporary Chinese architectures integrate into and change people's lives, combine with environmental protection concept, highlight the traditional Chinese culture, and modernise old buildings.
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Architecture, State Modernism and Cultural Nationalism in the Apartheid Capital
This book is the first comprehensive investigation of the architecture of the apartheid state in the period of rapid economic growth and political repression from 1957 to 1966 when buildings took on an ideological role that was never remote from the increasingly dominant administrative, legislative and policing mechanisms of the regime.It considers how this process reflected the usurpation of a regional modernism and looks to contribute to wider discourses on international postwar modernism in architecture.Buildings in Pretoria that came to embody ambitions of the apartheid state for industrialisation and progress serve as case studies.These were widely acclaimed projects that embodied for apartheid officials the pursuit of modernisation but carried latent apprehensions of Afrikaners about their growing economic prospects and cultural estrangement in Africa.It is a less known and marginal story due to the dearth of material and documents buried in archives and untranslated documents.Many of the documents, drawings and photographs in the book are unpublished and include classified material and photographs from the National Nuclear Research Centre, negatives of 1960s from Pretoria News and documents and pamphlets from Afrikaner Broederbond archives. State architecture became the most iconic public manifestation of an evolving expression of white cultural identity as a new generation of architects in Pretoria took up the challenge of finding form to their prospects and beliefs.It was an opportunistic faith in Afrikaners who urgently needed to entrench their vulnerable and contested position on the African continent.The shift from provincial town to apartheid capital was swift and relentless.Little was left to stand in the way of the ambitions and aim of the state as people were uprooted and forcibly relocated, structures torn down and block upon block of administration towers and slabs erected across Pretoria. This book will be of great interest to students and scholars of architectural history as well as those with an interest in postcolonial studies, political science and social anthropology.
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A Bittersweet Heritage : Slavery, Architecture and the British Landscape
The 2020 toppling of slave-trader Edward Colston's statue by Black Lives Matter protesters in Bristol was a dramatic reminder of Britain's role in trans-Atlantic slavery, too often overlooked.Yet the legacy of that predatory economy reaches far beyond bronze memorials; it continues to shape the entire visual fabric of the country. Architect Victoria Perry explores the relationship between the wealth of slave-owning elites and the architecture and landscapes of Georgian Britain.She reveals how profits from Caribbean sugar plantations fed the opulence of stately homes and landscape gardens.Trade in slaves and slave-grown products also boosted the prosperity of ports like Bristol, Liverpool and Glasgow, shifting cultural influence towards the Atlantic west.New artistic centres like Bath emerged, while investment in poor, remote areas of Wales, Cumbria and Scotland led to their 're-imagining' as tourist destinations: Snowdonia, the Lakes and the Highlands.The patronage of absentee planters popularised British ideas of 'natural scenery'--viewing mountains, rivers and rocks as landscape art--and then exported the concept of 'sublime and picturesque' landscapes across the Atlantic. A Bittersweet Heritage unearths the slavery-tainted history of Britain's manors, ports, roads and countryside, and powerfully explains what this legacy means today.
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What is architecture?
Architecture is the art and science of designing and constructing buildings and other physical structures. It involves creating spaces that are functional, aesthetically pleasing, and in harmony with their surroundings. Architects use a combination of creativity, technical knowledge, and problem-solving skills to design structures that meet the needs of their users while also considering factors such as sustainability, cultural context, and social impact. Architecture plays a crucial role in shaping the built environment and influencing the way people interact with and experience the spaces around them.
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Is architecture difficult?
Architecture can be considered difficult due to the complex nature of the profession. It requires a combination of creativity, technical skills, and knowledge of building codes and regulations. Additionally, architects must consider various factors such as functionality, aesthetics, sustainability, and client needs when designing a building. The process of designing and constructing a building involves multiple stages and coordination with various professionals, making it a challenging field to work in.
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Can I study architecture with a bachelor's degree in architecture?
Yes, it is possible to study architecture with a bachelor's degree in architecture. Many universities offer advanced degree programs in architecture, such as a Master of Architecture (M.Arch) or a Doctor of Architecture (D.Arch), which can be pursued after completing a bachelor's degree in the field. These advanced degree programs provide further specialization and advanced training in architecture, allowing students to deepen their knowledge and skills in the field. Additionally, some universities may also offer post-professional or research-focused architecture programs for those with a bachelor's degree in architecture.
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Why does old German architecture look better than modern architecture?
Old German architecture is often considered more aesthetically pleasing than modern architecture due to its intricate details, craftsmanship, and historical significance. The use of traditional materials such as timber, stone, and intricate carvings give old German buildings a sense of timelessness and charm. Additionally, the preservation of these historic buildings allows us to appreciate the architectural styles and techniques of the past, which may be lacking in modern designs that prioritize functionality and efficiency over ornate details.
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