“Upward” Design: From Gothic Architecture to Skyscraper

Abstract:

The pursuit of human being in “upward” architecture goes back to establishment of the gothic church, experiences development of the Chicago School and finally realizes popularization of the international style. Nowadays, the skyscraper has achieved an incredible height, and the techniques of architectural design are diversified just like a hundred flowers in bloom. Nevertheless, the design philosophy of conformity of interior and exterior and unity of form and spirit established by the predecessors at first is still worthy of inheritance.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 638-640)
• Pages: 2185-2188
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.638-640.2185
• Online since: September 2014
• Authors: Cong Ru Liu*, Ming Sen Lin, Mi La Yao
• Keywords: Design, Gothic, Skyscraper, Upward

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