Architectural Changes
The architectural transformation has been on the rise since the early twentieth century. Moderation in the architecture has from time to time seen to be a fashion to everyone. Modernization in the acritude is a way in which new buildings are built with very unique designs that you cannot get it from anywhere else. It could be a modification of an existing building or totally a new design. Architects have seen the need to develop a new building based on the available opportunities and to fulfil the needs of users (Mallgrave & Contandriopoulos 2018). They have also embraced the use of steel and concrete materials for the durability of the buildings as compared to the use of wood in designing buildings. Timber could not last for a long time. Most buildings built by use of timber could be destroyed up by the termites or swept away by floods and tornadoes. This led to architects coming up with new designs by the use of durable materials.
The use of steel materials for architectural works led to the development of tall buildings in most of the cities. Using steels frames allows the building on bear on the weight of the walls especially when the building is tall. At first, architects-built walls by use of either timber, bricks or stones (Mallgrave & Contandriopoulos 2018). For this reason, the buildings could not be stores because ground floors could not bear the weight of the other floors and this led to most buildings collapsing.
Transformational Factors
Several events and factors have majorly contributed to the architectural transformations. Among the factors are philosophical, political and technological. The rapid growth of different cities has led to a transformation in the design and way of building stores. Cities grow for different reasons. Dubai is a good example of a city that has grown because of its positive reviews on tourism. Due to its growing high rate, buildings must also be on par with the growth. Burj Khalifa is one of the most amazing buildings that are in Dubai. The architectural reason for it was to attract both local and international tourists that were in the rise in visiting Dubai.
Modern industrial societies are also a reason that has contributed to the transformation of architectural reforms and standards. Industrialization is a situation where there are rapid developments of different industries in a place or a country(Mallgrave & Contandriopoulos 2018). The United States has experienced a faster-growing industrial environment. Industries have been developed and this has contributed a lot of inn architectural transformation.
Political influence has also played a role in architectural transformations. The more a country develops, the more bit enjoys political power. Dubai is known for its top architectural power. Dubai brags on having one of the best hotels in the world. For this reason, their designs are emulated and they enjoy political respect bestowed to them. Additionally, if a city is more developed based on the buildings within the town centre, then it is recognized to be rich in resources(Mallgrave & Contandriopoulos 2018). This means that they are accorded with respect and power to their heads of state. For them to continue to be accorded the respect, they must also gradually develop new architectural designs. This has contributed to the transformation in the sector of architecture.
Social influence, individual preferences and characteristics have also played a major role in architectural designs. Most people develop their structures because they know what they want and have their set expectations on the outcome of the whole building whether it is for commercial purpose or residential. People have their designs and this has transformed architectural sectors.
Evolution of Architecture from 1900-1950
Architectural transformation first was started in Italy back in 1909. The transformation continued rapidly until the year 1944 after Umberto Boccioni, a known architect in Italy died. The transformation had attracted different artists and architects across the country. The transformation was based on the innovation and development of new items like cars, aeroplanes and also buildings. The transformation was more of a movement to the artists and architects. It attracted different architects like Antonio Santeria who crafted and designed La Citta commonly known as The New City in Italy. As much as his designs never came to reality due to his sudden death caused by First World War, his drawings brought the architects together and that was the start of architectural revolution that we enjoy even in the 21st century. After his death, art decors started to be embraced by the country and also influenced other countries like France on designs and arts on their buildings(Cohen, 2019). Art Deco was embraced until the end of second world war when the countries felt that plain buildings were more attractive compared to those decorated. Chrysler building famously known in New York City is an example of a decorated building inform of arts. The major influence for art décor was modernization and looking to what the future had for the architects.
Conclusion
There has been a dramatic change in the architectural sector that has reflected on the architectural forms and standards. Different philosophical, political and technological events and developments have contributed majorly on the transformation seen in the architectural sector. There has been an evolution of architecture from the nineteenth century to date.
References
Cohen, J. L. (2019). Exhibitionist Revisionism: Exposing Architectural History. Journal of the Society of Architectural Historians, 58(3), 316-325.
Mallgrave, H. F., & Contandriopoulos, C. (Eds.). (2018). Architectural theory: volume II-an anthology from 1871 to 2005 (Vol. 2). Wiley-Blackwell.