Post Modern Western City (PMWC) Flashcards

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PMWC

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Post modern western city
* an urban form associated with changes in urban structure + architecture design, reflecting the changed social + economic conditions of the late 20th century is some western cities
* concept is based on experiences of small American cities, not globally

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Modernism

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architecture was functional (use), buildings were designed for effective us (e.g. library, space)

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Post-modernism

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from an architecture stand point, no longer was a functional design a priority, originality, was important
* e.g. The Shard

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PMWC

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  1. Privitisation
  2. Fragmentation
  3. Globalisation
  4. Simulation
  5. Beautification
  6. Fortification
  7. Information
  8. Gentrification
  9. Decentralisation
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Privatisation

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cities are becoming more privately owned
* public space, streets + shopping centres

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Fragmentation

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cities are more ethically diverse, but social + cultural inequalities occur

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Globalisation

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shops, services, + businesses are global rather than local
* e.g. McDonalds

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Simulation

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architecture becomes an expression of art so buildings simulate heritage/ other famous buildings

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Beautification

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architecture is art, varied with decorative, ornomentation more common, linked to heritage of city

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Fortification

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security is a concern in PMWC’s so fortress landscapes are common

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Information

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dominated by service + knowledge economies- high employment in these sectors + global economies

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Gentrification

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young, wealthy individuals regenerate a declining city

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Decentralisation

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concept of PMWC is based on experiences of small American cities, not globally

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