Post modern western cities

• PMWC


  Post modern western city

  an urban form associated with changes in urban structure + architecture design, reflecting the changed social + economic conditions of the late 20th century is some western cities

  concept is based on experiences of small American cities, not globally
• Modernism


  **architecture was functional (use)**, buildings were designed for effective us (e.g. library, space)
• Post-modernism


  from an **architecture** stand point, no longer was a functional design a priority, **originality, was important**

  * e.g. The Shard
• PMWC


  1. Privitisation

  2. Fragmentation

  3. Globalisation

  4. Simulation

  5. Beautification

  6. Fortification

  7. Information

  8. Gentrification

  9. Decentralisation
• Privatisation


  **cities** are becoming more **privately owned**

  * public space, streets + shopping centres
• Fragmentation


  cities are **more ethically diverse,** but **social + cultural inequalities** occur
• Globalisation


  **shops, services, + businesses are global** rather than local

  * e.g. McDonalds
• Simulation

  **architecture becomes an expression of art** so **buildings simulate heritage/ other famous buildings**
• Beautification


  **architecture is art**, varied with **decorative, ornomentation** more common, **linked to heritage of city**
• Fortification


  **security is a concern** in PMWC's so fortress landscapes are common
• Information


  **dominated by service + knowledge economies- high employment** in these sectors + global economies
• Gentrification


  young, wealthy individuals regenerate a declining city