Contextualism - Revision history

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	* Aesthetics and architecture.		* Aesthetics and architecture.
	* Architectural styles.		* Architectural styles.
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−	* Constructivist architecture.
	* Context.		* Context.
−	* Deconstructivism.
	* Design principles.		* Design principles.
	* Eclecticism.		* Eclecticism.
−	* Empirical design.
−	* Form follows function.
	* International Style.		* International Style.
	* Landscape urbanism.		* Landscape urbanism.
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	* Truth to materials.		* Truth to materials.
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	* Urban design.		* Urban design.
−	* UTEP and the architecture of Bhutan.
	* Vernacular architecture.		* Vernacular architecture.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Contextualism, or contextual architecture, is a process in which a structure is designed in response to its specific urban and natural environment. Rather than being ~~a specific~~ architectural style, contextualism can be seen as a set of values that incorporate, not only the immediate but the wider context of a building into its design.	+	Contextualism, or contextual architecture, is a process in which a structure is designed in response to its specific urban and natural environment. Rather than being an architectural style, contextualism can be seen as a set of values that incorporate, not only the immediate but the wider context of a building into its design.

−	In an architectural sense, context gives meaning to parts of a building by reference to its ~~wider~~ surroundings. The context of a building includes physical/natural factors (for example, the curve of an adjacent river), ~~and~~ socio-cultural factors (for example, the site’s previous use) and so on. These factors can be analysed, adapted and adopted to integrate the building into its context.	+	In an architectural sense, context gives meaning to parts of a building by reference to its surroundings. The context of a building includes physical/natural factors (for example, the curve of an adjacent river), socio-cultural factors (for example, the site’s previous use) and so on. These factors can be analysed, adapted and adopted to integrate the building into its context.

	The three distinct aspects of contextualism are:		The three distinct aspects of contextualism are:
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	= Vernacular architecture =		= Vernacular architecture =

−	Vernacular architecture is characterised by its reliance on needs, construction materials and traditions specific to a particular area. It is a type of architecture which is indigenous to a time and place and not replicated elsewhere. For more information, see Vernacular architecture.	+	Vernacular architecture is characterised by its reliance on needs, construction materials and traditions specific to a particular area. It is a type of architecture which is indigenous to a time and place and is not replicated elsewhere. For more information, see Vernacular architecture.

	= Regional architecture =		= Regional architecture =
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	= Critical regionalism =		= Critical regionalism =

−	Critical regionalism, according to Kenneth Frampton, is a regional architecture approach that seeks universality. It adopts modern architecture critically for its universal, progressive qualities, at the same time as considering and valuing responses particular to the context. It seeks to respond to the lack of meaning in modernism by using contextual references to create a sense of place. Critical regionalism differs from regionalism in that the latter tries to achieve a positive communication with vernacular architecture without a conscious involvement with the universal.	+	Critical regionalism, according to Kenneth Frampton, is a regional architecture approach that seeks universality. It adopts modern architecture critically for its universal, progressive qualities, whilst at the same time considering and valuing responses particular to the context. It seeks to respond to the lack of meaning in modernism by using contextual references to create a sense of place. Critical regionalism differs from regionalism in that the latter tries to achieve a positive communication with vernacular architecture without a conscious involvement with the universal.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Contextualism, or contextual architecture, is a ~~principle of design~~ in which ~~the~~ structure is designed in response to its specific urban and natural environment. ~~In an~~ architectural ~~sense~~, ~~context~~ can be ~~defined~~ as ~~giving meaning to~~ the ~~various parts~~ of a building ~~through reference to~~ its ~~wider surroundings~~.	+	Contextualism, or contextual architecture, is a process in which a structure is designed in response to its specific urban and natural environment. Rather than being a specific architectural style, contextualism can be seen as a set of values that incorporate, not only the immediate but the wider context of a building into its design.

−	~~Rather than being a specific~~ architectural ~~style~~, ~~contextualism can be seen as a set of values that incorporate, not only the immediate but the wider~~ context of ~~the~~ building ~~into the design~~.	+	In an architectural sense, context gives meaning to parts of a building by reference to its wider surroundings. The context of a building includes physical/natural factors (for example, the curve of an adjacent river), and socio-cultural factors (for example, the site’s previous use) and so on. These factors can be analysed, adapted and adopted to integrate the building into its context.
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−	The context of a building includes ~~the~~ physical/natural factors (for example, the curve of an adjacent river), and socio-cultural factors (for example, the site’s previous use) ~~impinging~~ on ~~the object, and vice versa~~. These factors can be analysed, adapted and adopted to integrate the building into its context.	+

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	= Vernacular architecture =		= Vernacular architecture =

−	Vernacular architecture is characterised by its reliance on needs, construction materials and traditions specific to ~~its~~ particular ~~locality~~. It is a type of architecture which is indigenous to a ~~specific~~ time and place and not replicated ~~from~~ elsewhere. For more information, see Vernacular architecture.	+	Vernacular architecture is characterised by its reliance on needs, construction materials and traditions specific to a particular area. It is a type of architecture which is indigenous to a time and place and not replicated elsewhere. For more information, see Vernacular architecture.

	= Regional architecture =		= Regional architecture =

−	Regional architecture developed during the late-1960s, suggesting that architecture should have reference to its ~~particular~~ physical, cultural and political contexts. It ~~is built by architects~~ integrating ~~the~~ local ~~available~~ resources with modern ones. ~~This development~~ was inspired by ~~the~~ recognition ~~by architects~~ of the importance of restoring harmony between people, artefacts and nature within a modern context.	+	Regional architecture developed during the late 1960s, suggesting that architecture should have reference to its physical, cultural and political contexts. It involves integrating traditional, local resources with modern ones. It was inspired by recognition of the importance of restoring harmony between people, artefacts and nature within a modern context.

−	The theory proposes that there is tension between local culture and internationalism ~~that defies resolution~~. Styles and forms have a tendency to spread quickly from one area to another, leaving regional architecture to adapt and integrate the new culture.	+	The theory proposes that there is tension between local culture and internationalism. Styles and forms have a tendency to spread quickly from one area to another, leaving regional architecture to adapt and integrate the new culture.

	= Critical regionalism =		= Critical regionalism =

−	Critical regionalism, according to Kenneth Frampton, is a regional architecture approach that seeks universality. It ~~should seek to adopt~~ modern architecture critically for its universal progressive qualities, at the same time as considering and valuing responses particular to the context. It seeks to respond to the lack of meaning in modernism by using contextual references to ~~assume~~ a sense of place ~~and meaning~~.	+	Critical regionalism, according to Kenneth Frampton, is a regional architecture approach that seeks universality. It adopts modern architecture critically for its universal, progressive qualities, at the same time as considering and valuing responses particular to the context. It seeks to respond to the lack of meaning in modernism by using contextual references to create a sense of place. Critical regionalism differs from regionalism in that the latter tries to achieve a positive communication with vernacular architecture without a conscious involvement with the universal.
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−	Critical regionalism differs from regionalism in that the latter tries to achieve a positive communication with vernacular architecture without a conscious involvement with the universal.	+

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	* Vernacular architecture.		* Vernacular architecture.

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	* Bauhaus.		* Bauhaus.
	* Constructivist architecture.		* Constructivist architecture.
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	* Deconstructivism.		* Deconstructivism.
	* Design principles.		* Design principles.

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	* Design principles.		* Design principles.
	* Eclecticism.		* Eclecticism.
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	* Form follows function.		* Form follows function.
	* International Style.		* International Style.

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	* Design principles.		* Design principles.
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	* Form follows function.		* Form follows function.
	* International Style.		* International Style.

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		+	* Aesthetics and architecture.
	* Architectural styles.		* Architectural styles.
	* Art Deco.		* Art Deco.