This week I learned a lot about the development of
architecture from the 18th century to the 21st century, from
Rococo to contemporary style. I think this is a process to
free our taste about our living environment. Thus,
architecture has become a way of expressing different
emotions and spirits.
From the design of the buildings and structure, in the 18th, 19th century, the style always follows a basic element of design. For example, "Solitude Palace" in Stuttgart and the "Hotel de Soubise" comprise restrained patterns, the curved crowns of window openings, and low relief, these are very common ways to decorate the building at that time. Modern architecture doesn't have so many restraints of taste. Modern architecture could rotate like "Da Vinci Tower", also can sophisticated like "Aqua Tower" in Chicago. However, because of the lack of land resources and air pollution, modern architects focus more on the usage of the limited space efficiently and eco-friendly.
The most common materials used for the 18th and 19th century buildings are stone, brick or wood. however, after the industrial revolution, there are many new materials emerged, such as glass and iron. One good example is The Crystal Palace. I think this is the symbol to renew and improve people's perception about architecture.
In the18th, 19th century, most of the distinguished architectures are built for royal private palace or town houses for aristocracy. But nowadays, there are variety of purposes for the building, such as factories, shopping mall, office building, hospitals, schools and so on.
From the design of the buildings and structure, in the 18th, 19th century, the style always follows a basic element of design. For example, "Solitude Palace" in Stuttgart and the "Hotel de Soubise" comprise restrained patterns, the curved crowns of window openings, and low relief, these are very common ways to decorate the building at that time. Modern architecture doesn't have so many restraints of taste. Modern architecture could rotate like "Da Vinci Tower", also can sophisticated like "Aqua Tower" in Chicago. However, because of the lack of land resources and air pollution, modern architects focus more on the usage of the limited space efficiently and eco-friendly.
The most common materials used for the 18th and 19th century buildings are stone, brick or wood. however, after the industrial revolution, there are many new materials emerged, such as glass and iron. One good example is The Crystal Palace. I think this is the symbol to renew and improve people's perception about architecture.
In the18th, 19th century, most of the distinguished architectures are built for royal private palace or town houses for aristocracy. But nowadays, there are variety of purposes for the building, such as factories, shopping mall, office building, hospitals, schools and so on.
In conclusion, comparing the18th, 19th century against 21st
century architecture, we can see the improvement, and the
gradual change of every generation's taste.
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| AQUE TOWER |
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| SOLITUDE PALACE |
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