Description
In many countries of Southeast Asia, the middle years of the 20th century marked the dawn of a new era. Independence had been won from colonial powers, and young states such as Burma (Myanmar), Indonesia, Cambodia and Singapore were faced with the task of reconstituting themselves as nations and developing an independent postcolonial identity. Architecture and urban planning played an important role in this process. Local manifestations of modernism emerged that sought to reconcile universal aspirations with specific social conditions. This volume critically examines this architectural and ideological heritage and argues for the preservation and redevelopment of these particular architectures, which are at risk of disappearing amid the rapid urbanization of today.
- The historical impact of Southeast Asian Modernism
- Case studies from Singapore, Jakarta, Yangon and Phnom Penh
- In cooperation with the project Encounters with Southeast Asian Modernism
About the Author
ARCH+
Zeitschrift fur Architektur und Urbanismus
Book Information
ISBN 9783035624533
Author ARCH+
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint Birkhauser
Publisher Birkhauser
Weight(grams) 854g
