Question

What are the key features of modern architecture? List and closely describe at least four features. Then, discuss how those features can be applied on New Zealand architecture.

Answer 1

● The key features of modern architecture includes:-

Special importance of rectangular forms: geometry of building are based on boxes, or linked boxes. Used materials are in well-defined planes and vertical forms juxtaposed against horizontal elements.

They can be easily applied in new Zealand by making the buildings in rectangular forms.

Low, horizontal massing, flat roofs:- Modern homes are generally found, and thus many, but not all, have to have meandering one-story plans.

Flat roofs are not suitable for new Zealand beacuse of snow so these can be applied where there would less snow.

Use of modern materials:- Steel columns, concrete block are used as a finished material, concrete floors have good strength and long-span steel trusses give open column-free spaces.

These feature can easily applied by using mordens material like concrete and steel, asbestos etc.

Use of glass and natural light:- Windows arenow generally made of glass, glass providing floor to ceiling, dramatic views and also allowing natural light deep into the interior of homes.

Glass ar easily available in market which can be use in the construction also in new Zealand.

Thank you.