Chinese architecture in the 1990s
In the mid-1990s, after the stage of exploration of diversification, architects began to reflect on the development of architectural forms in the previous stage and looked for a road of architectural culture suitable for Chinese characteristics again. Issues such as protection and use of the environment, cultural traditions and architectural cultural heritage and sustainable development became focal points of architects' attention. In this period, architecture no longer completely copied or inherited traditional architectural forms but followed the principles of continuity, efficiency and harmony to manifest coexistence of architectural personality and urban environment.
Though in the 1990s the development of architectural art could not be compared with the increase in the number of buildings, from an overall perspective, Chinese modernist architecture still progressed constantly. While applying various styles and methods, architects paid more attention to new architectural materials and new technology. The direction of development of Chinese architectural art forms changed from singularity to individuality and trends of the times.
Meanwhile, many architectural projects were open to the outside world through design contests, adopting the form of international bidding. After the international bidding for the planning of Pudong, Shanghai, the mode of international bidding was adopted for other projects such as the diving gymnasium of Shenzhen, the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing and the Shanghai Pudong Airport.
About the book
Chinese Architecture Written by Cai Yanxin Published by China Intercontinental Press, Beijing, 2018
In the mid-1990s, after the stage of exploration of diversification, architects began to reflect on the development of architectural forms in the previous stage and looked for a road of architectural culture suitable for Chinese characteristics again. Issues such as protection and use of the environment, cultural traditions and architectural cultural heritage and sustainable development became focal points of architects' attention. In this period, architecture no longer completely copied or inherited traditional architectural forms but followed the principles of continuity, efficiency and harmony to manifest coexistence of architectural personality and urban environment.
Though in the 1990s the development of architectural art could not be compared with the increase in the number of buildings, from an overall perspective, Chinese modernist architecture still progressed constantly. While applying various styles and methods, architects paid more attention to new architectural materials and new technology. The direction of development of Chinese architectural art forms changed from singularity to individuality and trends of the times.
Meanwhile, many architectural projects were open to the outside world through design contests, adopting the form of international bidding. After the international bidding for the planning of Pudong, Shanghai, the mode of international bidding was adopted for other projects such as the diving gymnasium of Shenzhen, the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing and the Shanghai Pudong Airport.
About the book
Chinese Architecture Written by Cai Yanxin Published by China Intercontinental Press, Beijing, 2018
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