Background Phases Phases

In the twenty-first century, almost seventy-five years after 19th Century
1945, “A History of Contemporary Architecture” and the
three -isms: Modernism, Postmodernism, and
Deconstructivism. Modern architecture emerged at the end
of the nineteenth century because of innovations in
Contemporary technology and building materials and from a desire to
break away from past architectural styles.It was Walter
Gropius’ Bauhaus that led us here. It was the root of
modernism.
Architecture On the other hand, Robert Venturi made a clarion call for a
change through a book entitled Complexity and
Contradiction in Architecture in which he wrote:
Contemporary Architecture
The nineteenth century was a century of revivalism or Unlike modern architecture, contemporary architecture is only
revivalisms in which various styles from the Classical, Middle, rarely considered as an architectural movement in its own right.
and Modern ages were revived. The length of each revivalism The term rather encompasses a range of movements wishing to
was a few decades. break with the modern style during the second half of the 20th
century.
Modernism As such, contemporary architecture does not fit in with a specific
period: it appeared in the 1960-1970s, at a time when certain
Modern architecture emerged at the end of these historical architects began questioning modernism, and is still growing
styles including nineteenth-century revivalisms, which had nowadays.

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Man and Uncertainty gradually and rapidly led to speeding up their style changes.
“Architects can no longer afford to be intimidated by the
by: Miel Charlote Dollesin Hubilla puritanical language of Modern architecture. I like elements It developed in the early twentieth century and became
BS Architecture 2A which are hybrid rather than “pure,” compromising rather dominant across the world after World War II. Modern
than “clean,” ambiguous rather than “articulated” . . . architecture is a historical reaction against historical styles up
innovating, inconsistent and equivocal rather than direct
and clear. I am for messy vitality over obvious unity. I until the eighteenth century, especially against the
include the non-sequitor.” revivalisms in the nineteenth century when almost all
historical styles – Greek, Roman, Romanesque, Gothic,
Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo – were revived one after
another.

The main idea of contemporary architecture lies

History mainly in rejecting historical styles. Contemporary
architecture is the movement where modern styles Main Purpose of
blend, sharing various features. For this reason, most
In historical context, contemporary architecture
stem from post modernism.
architects still pay tribute to classicized features.
They can do this in as a sign of loyalty to architectural
Contemporary
legacy as well as for form and function.
Through postmodernism, the concept of having
Contemporary
freedom of expression, creativity, personality, and
identity introduced by postmodern movement
The style differentiates itself from the modern
architecture of the late twentieth century.This is due
Architecture
paved way to what it is now contemporary
architecture.
to adding eco-friendly features and introducing all
manners of creativity. Moreover, it involves the use of
Architecture
state-of-the-art technology and materials.
Contemporary architecture is the product of an To seek a harmony with the natural environment.
In China
architect given the freedom to express his or her Every element in design, from building materials to the methods of
construction, should aim to create a connection with nature. Achieved From the 1980s and into the 2000s, many Chinese students went abroad to study, to the US and
creativity, characterized by its use of more modern
through the use of sustainable materials, the incorporation of green space,
materials and techniques, as well as a more then to the UK and Europe. These students then came back and practised in China, working in
and the use of natural light and ventilation.
minimalist approach. The era of contemporary architecture is generally state-owned teams, basing themselves in universities and operating as private practices. Through
thought to have begun sometime after the modern this, the diversity of China’s architectural scene emerged.
period of the roughly first half of the 20th century
and the postmodern period that was a reaction to it
beginning in the 1960s and continuing through to
the '90s.

Beijing National Nave Do

Stadium, Chaoyang, Contemporary Conhecimento- “ Contemporary
China Knowledge Ship”
The Beijing National Stadium (also known as By RioUrbe,Rio de Janeiro,
the Bird's Nest) in Chaoyang, China, is a prime
example of contemporary architecture. The
Architecture in Brazil Architecture in
stadium's facade is made up of a web-like Known as the Knowledge Ship, this project
pattern of steel beams that gives it the T
was designed to provide cutting-edge
appearance of a bird's nest. Latin America technology, entertainment and educational Dubai
projects to degraded areas of the city.
Built for the 2008 Summer Olympics, the Formally, the building was made to positively
stadium is designed by the Swiss architectural engage people and stimulate the surroundings
In the early 1930s, when Swiss architect Le Corbusier started working with Latin architects such as Lúcio Costa,
firm Herzog & de Meuron in collaboration with with an elliptical ship shape. Dubai and Abu Dhabi in particular envision themselves as modern world
Oscar Niemeyer, Affonso Reidy, Carlos Leão, Ernani Vasconcelos, and Jorge Moreira, modern architecture was
the revered Chinese artist Ai Weiwei. It cities and first class tourist destinations, so contemporary designs have
already established as a unique national language in Latin America. While Europe was trying to recover itself
features a unique design that combines featured prominently.
after the war, Latin American countries experienced a period of prosperity, and as a result, a suitable
traditional Chinese architectural elements with environment was created for the development of Latin American architecture.
Beijing National Stadium, Chaoyang, China modern construction techniques. Nave Do Conhecimento

The Mercury City Tower features contemporary European

Burj Khalifa
The design for the tower is inspired by the geometries of a
regional desert flower and the patterning systems
embodied in Islamic architecture. Built of reinforced
concrete and clad in glass, the tower is composed of
sculpted volumes arranged around a central buttressed
core. As it rises from a flat base, setbacks occur in an
upward spiraling pattern, which reduces the building’s
mass as it reaches skyward. At the pinnacle, the central
core emerges and is sculpted to form a spire.
World Records
At over 828 metres (2,716.5 feet) and more than 160
stories, Burj Khalifa holds the following records:
Tallest building in the world
Tallest free-standing structure in the world
Highest number of stories in the world
Highest occupied floor in the world
Highest outdoor observation deck in the world
Elevator with the longest travel distance in the world
Tallest service elevator in the world
architecture and a golden glass façade. It offers maximum
comfort and security for residents and offices.
Mercury Tower is one of the latest additions to the Moscow
International Business Centre, the most important
development project of the Moscow area in the last
Contemporary decade. It is a multi-functional skyscraper, the tallest
building in Europe between 2012 -2014, and features
Contemporary
offices, luxury apartments as well as recreation and retail
facilities on a total of more than 70 floors. The Mercury
Tower was designed by the American architect Frank
Architecture in Williams (1936-2010), and the Russian architect M.M.
Architecture in
Posokhin.
Russia Austrilia
During the 20th cent, Russia saw an Era of modernization in its architectural styles mainly Art Nouveau,
Constructivism in which unadorned geometric forms with flat roofs stand out, creating a new style Contemporary architecture's arrival in Australia was a dynamic process influenced by international
different from architecture in the past which soon saw its downfall and couldn’t hold its ground. movements, local conditions, and evolving cultural values. Today, Australian architects are recognized
Mercury City Tower for their innovative and environmentally conscious designs, contributing significantly to the global
However, with Krushchev around, he saw an opportunity in the poor quality in reformed housing. He saw
L-R architecture as an instrument used to cover the needs of the Russian people. Structures were built
in Moscow architectural landscape.
01 — Roxborough House, 1997 according to the needs as opposed to aesthetics and previous bright colored facades. by Christian Wiediger
02 — Opera House, 1685
Sorrento House
Sorrento House is designed by Robert Mills
Architects and the primary goal was to make it
contemporary as much as possible. Concrete,
wood and glass are more or less the only
materials used to build this modern home.