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Relationship between Ancient and Modern Architecture
Posted by Architect in Architecture on June 28, 2010
To be Modern is not a Fashion, it is a state. It is necessary to understand History, and he who understands History knows how to find continuity between that which was, that which is and that which will be.
Combining ancient and modern is not new. Throughout History, whether through inheritance or acquisition, people have adapted existing buildings and incorporated objects from previous generations and different cultures to create comfortable, individual and at times fashionable homes.

Roman Magistrate's chair served as an inspiration to Mies Van der Rohe's Barcelona Chair Design
The co-existence and balance of ancient and modern is an important theme in our culture and our day to day lives. Ancient forms and concepts are apparent in architecture, design and fashion, from a dome or arch to a pair of denim jeans. Such forms appear as recurring templates or they can inspire reinventions, for instance a stella or Roman Magistrate’s stool was the inspiration for Meis Vander Rohe’s Barcelona chair.
Ancient Architecture, Deconstruction, Jacques Herzog, Louvre Pyramid, Mies Vander Rohe's Barcelona Chair, Modern Architecture, Pierre de Meuron, Rei kawakubo of Comme des Garcon, Roman Magistrate's Chair, Tate Modern
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