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“Upward” Design: From Gothic Architecture to Skyscraper
The pursuit of human being in “upward” architecture goes back to establishment of the gothic church, experiences development of the Chicago School and finally realizes popularization of the international style. Nowadays, the skyscraper has achieved an incredible height, and the techniques of architectural design are diversified just like a hundred flowers in bloom. Nevertheless, the design philosophy of conformity of interior and exterior and unity of form and spirit established by the predecessors at first is still worthy of inheritance.
“Upward” Design: From Gothic Architecture to Skyscraper
The pursuit of human being in “upward” architecture goes back to establishment of the gothic church, experiences development of the Chicago School and finally realizes popularization of the international style. Nowadays, the skyscraper has achieved an incredible height, and the techniques of architectural design are diversified just like a hundred flowers in bloom. Nevertheless, the design philosophy of conformity of interior and exterior and unity of form and spirit established by the predecessors at first is still worthy of inheritance.
“Upward” Design: From Gothic Architecture to Skyscraper
Applied Mechanics and Materials ; 638-640 ; 2185-2188
2014-09-19
4 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
Design , Skyscraper , Gothic , Upward
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