Discontinuity in the Development of Modern Cities in Rem Koolhaas' Theories

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https://doi.org/10.26485/AI/2022/24/15

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architectural theories, contemporary town planning, Rem Koolhaas, generic city

Abstract

Cities played a major role in human civilization, but there have been major changes in their forms. Throughout their long history, they have exhibited characteristics that contradict each other. Historians, noticing the differences in the properties of cities, pointed to their many types. The decisive division assumed that "oriental" cities are ruled by autocratic regimes, while "western" cities are liberal and democratic. This kind of division was often questioned, especially because it seemed that liberal-democratic systems had finally dominated world politics in the late 20th century. The turn of the 21st century showed that such predictions were not correct. Rem Koolhaas' theory of Generic Cities demonstrates that there has been an unexpected change and that city forms in which Western culture values are irrelevant are now gaining importance.

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2022-12-20