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Buildings in this architectural style were constructed mainly in Europe and North America. After the

destruction of many historic buildings in Europe during World War II, repairing them was a difficult matter.

Architects had to decide between replicating the historic elements or replacing it with new modern materials and

aesthetics.

The scientific and technological advances had a big impact on societies in the 1970s. The Space Race climaxed in 1969

with Neil Armstrong’s landing on the moon, and came along with excessive military developments. These

advances set people’s minds thinking that much more can be achieved with advancing technology. Technological instruments became a common sight for people at the

time because of the use of ramps, video screens, headphones, and bare scaffolds. These high-tech

constructions became more visible everyday to the average person.

High-tech architecture was, in some ways, a response to growing disillusionment with modern architecture. The

realization of Le Corbusier’s urban development plans led to cities with monotonous and standardized buildings.

Enthusiasm for economic building led to extremely low-quality finishes, with subsequent degradation countering a

now-waning aesthetic novelty. High-tech architecture created a new aesthetic in contrast with standard modern

architecture. In High Tech: The Industrial Style and Source Book for The Home, when discussing the high-tech

aesthetic, the authors emphasized using elements "your parents might find insulting". This humour so aptly

demonstrates the rebellious attitude.

Directory of engineering and architectural style High-tech (High technology), which is also known as Late modernism. This important movement, which took

the base of modern architecture, relied on innovation and technology and was one-time bridge between

modernism and postmodernism.

Buildings designed in this style usually consist of a clear glass facade, with the building's network of

support beams exposed behind it. Perhaps the most famous and easily recognized building built in this

style is I.M. Pei's Bank of China Tower in Hong Kong. The World Trade Center in New York City, although

generally considered to be an International Style building, was technically a Structural Expressionist

design due to its load-bearing steel exoskeleton.

Key features of Hightech Architecture Style

Steel and glassFlexible interiorsExpressed constructionColor used for pipe work and servicesLightweight materials

Hightech Architecture Style exhibits a preference for technology and tectonics, usually applied to

the structure of the building. steel and glass are the preferred materials.

Structural Expressionist architecture is the root of Hightech Architecture Style. The structure of the

buildings in the style of Hightech Architecture Style are exposed, treated as an ornament at the same time.

At this point, this architecture is close to postmodernism.

Representatives of high-tech architecture are:

Norman Foster,Renzo Piano,Richard Rogers,Michael Hopkins,Nicholas Grimshaw,Schweger & Partner,Jean Nouvel,Paul Andreu,Michel Virlogeux.

Buildings of Tomorrowby Paul Cattermole published by

Thames and Hudson

Terry Farrell and Partners - Richard Bryant - The Deep Hull, on the River Humber- visitor attraction and study centre for marine life

Future Systems - Nicholas Kane - Selfridges, Birmingham (2003)- Exterior at dusk

RMJM Architects / Ove Arup / Butterley - The Falkirk Wheel, Rough Castle, near Falkirk, Scotland

Agustin Hernandez - Richard Bryant - Hernandez House, Bosques de las Lomas, Mexico City. Overall exterior

Future Systems - Nicholas Kane - Natwest Media Stand, Lords Cricket Ground, London. Exterior at dusk

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