Post Modern Western Cities Flashcards
what does post modern architecture draw on elements of
modern, classical and own ideas
post modern describes the…
changes to western cultures and societies in the late 20th century
what urban structure do cities usually follow
a multi nodal structure, containing high tech corridors and post suburban developments- doesn’t fit typical models
landscape of a PMWC (what is the architecture like)
a landscape where the architecture is more of an expression of art than function. greater use of heritage
economics of an PMWC
service sector based economy that focusses of niche markets. a globalised economy. telecommunications dominates
how are PMWCs planned
cities are planned in fragments, and focussing on aesthetic needs rather than social needs- social segregation caused
culture of a PMWC
ethnic diversity, resulting in a city that is highly fragmented culturally with a high degree of social polarisation in some areas
what was the first post modern building in London and when was it built
the TV-am building in Camden Locks built in the early 1980s
why is the gherkin skyscraper in a cone shape
in order to reduce wind turbulence, more public space at ground level- uniting form and function of the building
how does the MI6 building in London look and how does this add to its function
has a castle like shape, both playing on the use of the building and allowing important security measures such as high walls and small windows to be put in without looking too harsh
why is London not a complete PMWC
it contains Victorian buildings, modern art and traditional music
what is the economy of las vegas
service sector
what type of urban planning is there
there isn’t much urban planning - is a fragmented city where builders are given free reign to build what and where they want, particularly along the ‘Strip’
who do the local government in Las Vegas work with for development
work in partnerships with private corporations in infrastructure planning
