Old buildings and monuments represented culture of the society, however new the buildings look all the same. Many people think that new buildings do not represent their culture and some think its untrue. Discuss your views on both sides on this with your own examples.

 

Old buildings and monuments represented culture of the society, however new the buildings look all the same. Many people think that new buildings do not represent their culture and some think its untrue. Discuss your views on both sides on this with your own examples.

There is a common notion today that modern buildings have abandoned the traditional concepts and wear similar looks. Others, nevertheless, out rightly dissent and assert that even today the traditional arrangements are prevalent in one or other way.

The contemporary culture in building methods is being greatly influenced by undercurrents of globalization. With societies moving towards a harmonious global identity, similar types of structures are being promoted, leaving little room for distinct and native concepts to flourish. Additionally, a universal problem that rules the minds of planners nowadays is providing the accommodation to ever-rising population and businesses making it imperative for a vertical development that sans native concepts.

 Nonetheless, the other school of thought rejects the former view. As per them, the perception of modern buildings not representing their culture lacks substance since the harmonious looks and global culture is only limited to mere outlays, the shells and the structures, and when it comes to designing facades and interiors, there is always a reflection of the local art, building technology and decoration which have been continuing ever since that society came into existence.

Moreover, this group also cites other valid reasons in support of their opinion. Every region – that is influenced by geography, climate, and culture – has defined certain architectural concepts and theories on the basis of various factors like weather and aspirations of natives to name a few, which duly addresses the contemporary requirements as they did in the past. For instance, societies historically relying on segregation of spaces on the basis of genders still follow similar centuries old patterns.

Overall, disputes aside, despite outlooks of the edifices built for disparate applications sporting universal looks, they have failed to shun their traditional uses and follow the conventions endemic to their native beliefs and arrangements.