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  • Essay / Traditional or modern architecture in China - 1940

    Question: Traditional culture in architecture is eroded by the modernity of current architecture in China. Analyze the causes and effects of this problem and possible solutions. In China, urbanization is progressing at a rapid pace but in static patterns. This leads Chinese cities to lose their own style and be built according to the static architecture modes introduced by developed countries. Additionally, traditional architectural cultures are being eroded by the static models of modern architecture. Some of them are even on the verge of extinction. Recently, Chinese architects have shown increasing interest in the issue of traditional architecture in the modern era. This article studies the causes and effects of the erosion of modernity in the face of traditional architecture and possible solutions. It will be divided into three parts: the first part focuses on causes and effects; the second part presents the combination of modern architecture and traditional culture; the third part concerns the improvement of the culture of Chinese architects. In the process of development of human society, architecture and culture are inseparable. Cuthbert (1985) states that architecture, with its unique art form, expresses the level of human culture at different historical stages, as well as the aspiration towards the future. According to his article, it can be said that architecture has become one of the physical means for man to change the world and conquer nature. Architecture is therefore an important component of human civilization. Since the 1980s, when China launched a policy of opening-up and reform, a variety of architectural ideas, schools and styles have emerged. Accompanied by a burst of ...... middle of paper ...... myself into buildings to really experience space, materials, lighting and colors, then laboriously celebrate and practice at several times to find the answer. In conclusion, the traditional culture of architecture is eroded by the modernity of current architecture in China. The combination of traditional architecture and contemporary architecture can effectively release the conflicts between them, and this can be achieved by two approaches: one is the employment of traditional symbols; the other is the application of traditional materials in modern architecture. In addition, Chinese architects should raise their personal culture level to truly understand the dramatic charm of traditional Chinese architecture. With these approaches, the conflicts between traditional architecture and contemporary architecture will truly be released...