Open AccessArchitectural Design Techniques of Urban Buildings in the Late 19th and Early 20th Century
Author(s) -
James H. Dougherty
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
periodica polytechnica. architecture
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1789-3437
DOI - 10.3311/ppar.11830
Subject(s) - harmony (color) , adaptability , architectural engineering , excellence , late 19th century , architectural design , urban design , consistency (knowledge bases) , civil engineering , architecture , engineering , history , urban planning , computer science , archaeology , aesthetics , visual arts , political science , art , management , period (music) , law , artificial intelligence , economics
Urban buildings constructed in historic city centers of Europe and America in the late 19th and early 20th Century demonstrate a remarkable consistency of architectural excellence and harmony which can be observed from the large urban forms, down to minute details. The comprehensive system of design principles employed by architects of the time in the creation of these buildings has resulted in urban environments that achieve a very high degree of functionality as well as adaptability to the evolving needs of their modern populations. This essay explores the specific physical design techniques employed by architects of the late 19th and early 20th Century to achieve these remarkable results.