The Age of High-tech
Posted by Steven Love on May 31st, 2008
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High-tech architecture, also called Late Modernism, rose up during the 1970s. It is a style that uses different ideas and elements of modern technology and incorporates them into buildings, homes, and other architectural structures. The High-tech architectural style serves as a link between modernism and post-modernism.
Although the features of the High-tech style vary, all features still have its technical theme.
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The most popular characteristics of this style are its use of glass walls and steel frames. Most technical features of the High-tech architecture are often displayed on the building’s exterior.
A great example of the High-tech style is the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank HQ. Although the building has a great technical design, its features still serve a purpose too. The building’s immensely large interior space allows easy access to all elevators and escalators.
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