Aesthetics of Modern Architecture: A Semiological Survey on the Aesthetic Contribution of Modern Architecture

Abstract

Starting from the Industrial Revolution, continuous technical progress in Modern Architecture introduced new dimensions to the traditional methods of construction. Thus, Modern Architecture had a tremendous effect in introducing new approaches to the aesthetic understanding of the built environment. In addition, there are a lot of criticism on the philosophy of Modern Architecture and the idea of Machine Age Architecture led to the lack of sense of place and cultural detachment. This study aimed to assess the existing gap in literature by using a qualitative assessment of literature on Modern Architecture and stylistic classification of architectural movements in the Modern era. Overall, the study concludes that ignoring cultural values and its semiological references in architectural design are the most important aesthetic factor that led to the failure of Modern Architecture.

The Evolution of Modern Architecture Style in Context of Postcolonial Campus

“…The birth of modern architecture was thought to begin in the 19th century with the industrial revolution and the subsequent rise of mass manufacturing, which sparked a general dislike of historicism, interest in functionalist planning, modern building materials, and the use of emerging new technologies. Modern architecture can be divided into two eras based on their aesthetics: a) Early modern architecture and b) Late modern architecture (Nia & Rahbarianyazd, 2020) Early modern architecture is classified into three categories: technical rationalism or rationalist tendencies; architectural formalism or formalism tendencies; functional tendencies. Rationalism emphasizes ideal proportions and geometric shapes, as well as pure approaches to form and material design.…”

“…As a result, the room can be used for several purposes. The main schools of functionalist architecture are the Chicago school , Bauhaus school (1919( -1933( ), and Prier school (1905( -1925 (Nia & Rahbarianyazd, 2020).…”

“…Minimalism is a reductive philosophy of architecture that preys on modernism. Design elements within this philosophy project a sense of simplicity (Nia & Rahbarianyazd, 2020).…”

Assessment of Quality of Life in the Urban Environment; Case Study: Famagusta, N. Cyprus

“…Visual characteristics of a place can have a deep effect on quality of life in the environment [51,52]. The principles of the characteristics are: 1) urban attractiveness; 2) urban distinctiveness; 3) management and maintenance are the other responsibility for enhancing urban morphology ( Table 1).…”

“…Nowadays, it is so clear Fmagusta have faced with immediate or uncontrolled urban development and incompatible land uses. Lost and empty spaces between buildings are the most negative aspect of the unplanned urban development that decreases the visual appropriateness of the city [50][51][52]55]. Because the city has an important potential effect on social and economic characteristics in North Cyprus, the assessment of quality of life for its inhabitants is the center of concern in urban policies.…”