Post Modern Western City (PMWC)

Question 1

PMWC

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Modernism

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Post-modernism

Answer 3

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

Question 4

PMWC

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Privatisation

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Fragmentation

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Globalisation

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Simulation

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Beautification

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Fortification

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Information

Answer 11

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

Question 12

Gentrification

Answer 12

young, wealthy individuals regenerate a declining city

Question 13

Decentralisation

Answer 13

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