Raymond Chua

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What caused globalization in architecture?

Was it technology that caused globalization? Or expansion of military in the old days etc...? That resulted in the international style today, making buildings all around the world look the 'same'?

02 February 2015 6,277 2 View

What are the importance and presence of vernacular architecture of a place?

In terms of the local cultural aspects, identity, tradition etc?

01 January 2015 2,034 4 View

How can vernacular architecture still exists in the modern world? In other words global vs local?

Nowadays modern architecture often lacks the local identity and culture. I think its important to understand and incorporate local architecture traditions. So how much modernity is enough or...

11 November 2014 6,830 2 View