現代主義到香港 : 記四位建築師
Modern architecture coming to town : portraits of four Hong Kong architects
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 22 - Publication in policy or professional journal
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Original language | Chinese (Traditional) |
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Pages (from-to) | 69 - 75 |
Journal / Publication | 建築師 |
Volume | 156 |
Publication status | Published - 30 Apr 2012 |
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Permanent Link | https://scholars.cityu.edu.hk/en/publications/publication(b9f26ef3-6287-4410-9c04-59a7d4676959).html |
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Abstract
關於現代主義建築,歷史理論學家給了很多的定義,諸如重視功能、機器美學,應用新材料、新技術等。WilliamCurtis認為,“現代主義建築的基本一條,是認為每個時代都具有其自己的真實風格,來表現那個時代真實的要旨。現代主義是發掘適合於工業化社會需要的形式,以表達工業社會的期望,創造體現獨特現代社會的形象。現代建築要提供一套直接反映當代現狀的象徵形式,而不是歷史風格的破爛一套。”20世紀現代主義建築先鋒的實踐,反映了在新材料、技術、結構和機器美學方面的嘗試和挖掘……
This article intends to observe the development trajectory of Hong Kong architecture by describing four prominent architects in Hong Kong. In its process of transformation from domestic industry to international financial centre, Hong Kong has always pursued the modernist architectural principles: pragmatic, economical and high efficiency in land use. This article is aimed to enrich the study of modern Hong Kong architecture and contribute to the discourse of Asian and Greater China architecture.