21世纪的城市模式

Urban Modal of 21st Century

最近,亚洲的高楼大厦如雨后春笋般不断涌现。高楼的层数愈来愈多,高度也不断增加,随之带来巨大的机遇和挑战。建筑物从不孤立于其周边环境,尤其是密集式使用空间的高层建筑更是如此。不论变好或是变差,巍然耸立的高层建筑都会改变一个区域的风貌。垂直开发所导致的密集状况会对周边区域的城市动态造成深远影响。它们会给交通和基础设施带来更大的压力,开创机遇之余,也构成挑战。与此同时,高层建筑内更为频密的商业活动更会大大推动该区域的经济发展。所以说,高楼大厦在推动现代城市发展的过程中扮演着举足轻重的角色。因此,懂得如何确保高层建筑带来积极而非消极影响对我们尤为重要。

In the past few decades, Asia has witnessed an astonishing proliferation of high-rise buildings. Tall towers are not only growing in numbers but also in height. This phenomenon presents enormous opportunities but also great challenges. It is increasingly accepted that architects and urban planners cannot work in isolation from each other(or even perceive each other as rivals, as has been the case in the past), but must work together and take a holistic approach. Buildings do not exist in isolation from their environment,but influence- and are influenced by- their surrounding area. This is particularly true of tall buildings due to their intensive use of space. Not only do they have an imposing physical presence which can change the character of an area for better or for worse, but the increased density of residential or working population which is a consequence of vertical development can have a profound influence on the urban dynamics of the surrounding area. For example, they can put more pressure on transport and resource infrastructure,again presenting both opportunities and challenges. Simultaneously, the increased commercial or business activity which can take place in high-rise developments can give a huge economic boost to an area. Tall buildings thus have an enormously powerful role in shaping the development of modern cities, and it is therefore crucial to understand how to ensure that their influence is positive rather than negative.