
Regional Architecture and Regionalism in Modern Design
Explore the concept of regionalism in architecture, emphasizing the importance of context and customs in designing buildings that are performative and tailored to specific climates and cultures. Discover how regional influences shape architecture worldwide, with examples from iconic structures like the University Library in Mexico and Chandigarh in India.
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Regional Architecture (Regionalism) Theory of Architecture Fourth Stage Assis. Lecturer Raghad Ahmed Fadhil Architecture Engineering Department College of Engineering/ Mustansiriyah University
Regionalism in architecture is about the context and customs of making buildings in a particular region. These buildings had to be very performative, relying on specific knowledge of the climate, geology, geography, and topography. buildings different all over the world because of: 1. the availability of building materials 2. the weather 3. the cultural influences. Regionalism Regional Architecture
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