What is modernity in architecture？ In English speaking world, the question is Likely impossible to answer without considering the works of Peter Reyner Banham （1922-1988）. Regardless of his potemist and disparaging...What is modernity in architecture？ In English speaking world, the question is Likely impossible to answer without considering the works of Peter Reyner Banham （1922-1988）. Regardless of his potemist and disparaging style in his critical writings, this study argues that Banham offers a constructive renewal for the body of knowledge on history and theory of modernity in architectural design. Accordingly, he posits and disposes architectural profession with scientific and technological vision in the front Line of struggle for environmental betterment. For him modernity in architecture comprises triad components： function, technology, and aesthetics by which historical milestones come into being. A study on Banham＇s engagement with modernity is considerably necessary regarding his conviction that history of architecture happens as the consequence of interactions of technological innovations and design creativities, and in response to socioeconomic circumstances as well.展开更多
文摘What is modernity in architecture？ In English speaking world, the question is Likely impossible to answer without considering the works of Peter Reyner Banham （1922-1988）. Regardless of his potemist and disparaging style in his critical writings, this study argues that Banham offers a constructive renewal for the body of knowledge on history and theory of modernity in architectural design. Accordingly, he posits and disposes architectural profession with scientific and technological vision in the front Line of struggle for environmental betterment. For him modernity in architecture comprises triad components： function, technology, and aesthetics by which historical milestones come into being. A study on Banham＇s engagement with modernity is considerably necessary regarding his conviction that history of architecture happens as the consequence of interactions of technological innovations and design creativities, and in response to socioeconomic circumstances as well.
