Twentieth century architectural styles: a short introduction
Post-Modern – Taipei 101, Taipei, Taiwan
Bringing us more or less bang up to date, examples of post-modern architecture are still seen being built today. Despite its natural progression from the developments of modernism, much of what post-modern architects wanted to achieve was to actually contradict its predecessors.
Built in 1999 and currently the world’s tallest skyscraper, Taipei 101 consists of many traditional Chinese designs including an exterior that’s designed to resemble bamboo and the lucky number 8. It is typically post-modern with the building’s grand ambition, world record shattering scope and its symbolic use of traditional 18th century motifs.
Category: 1920s and earlier, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, Vintage news
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