Integration of the baroque and modern architecture

How magnificent a structure like La Havana Vieja that is over 500 days of old graciously towered over the straits of Florida. From Colonial to art deco until redbrickism, tourists wondered nigh the antiquated urban center and they were drawn with the old cars lining and architectural gems that faecal matter be found in every corner of the city. In fact in 1982, it has earned the UNESCO Heritage List. A year after, a deliverance campaign was launched in order to protect and restore the authenticity of the buildings. precisely as years gone by, Cuba became engrossed on touristry. In 1990 it has brought them bragging(a) foreign revenue, majority of the buildings followed the bland design of the redbrick computer computer architecture to forgather customers. How sad it is to see the exquisite square highlighted by the 18th century baroqueness Columbus Cathedral incrementally depleted by economic and touristry goals. Personally, I find it very careless to redesign the buildin g and to transmit the old architecture that has stood there for long and has remained unchanged through time.The subsisting challenge thereby to current architectural design within the aforesaid(prenominal) region lies in the necessity of formulating a design that enables the fusion of the modern with what Carpentier refers to as Havanas strange baroquism in order to residuum the city. The necessity of such is evident if one considers that the path of globalization has been find for Cuba by the regionalistic character of its architecture. Tourism is a form of globalism that relies upon the interdependence of a global culture and that of a regional and cultural identity.The gruellingy approach by architectural design thereby lies in the necessity of encapsulating modern design with the regionalism and the marketing image of the culture that serves as the unique suggestion that underlies the continuous globalization of Havana. It is thereby necessary to enable the rapid reconfi guration of Havana, in order to un-fracture the results of the modern urban changes that have transformed and destroyed the citys spirit.1This dilemma faced by architectural designers is best say by Paul Ricoeur as he states that the challenge lies in how to manufacture modern and to return to sources (while) reviving an old, dormant civilization (in order for it to) withstand part in a universal civilization.2This is a difficult task since the two kinds of architecture contrast each other. Baroque architecture which is reflected by the Havana structures emphasizes on the unity among arts. The architecture, sculpture, and painting made by the baroque artist were remarkable traits of spatial relationships which may be unreal or real. One cannot resist the physical and emotional attraction that baroque arts once they get to glance on them. The buildings were amassed of great trend which notice rising and falling facades and grounds with extraordinary complexity and size. varian t shapes and domes are also vivid in baroque architecture. On the other hand, modern architecture depicts to the removal of ornament and to the simplification of form. For many, modern architecture is a result of modern advancement in technology and technology and of course by the emergence of new building materials such as concrete, steel, iron and glass.Generally, it is all about functionality- the finish of the principles of functionalism reflected in the use of materials, sum and size. In short it is the rational engineering. The attempt to integrate the two by not salvaging the old architecture was overlooked by the Cuban organization when the investments rise to tourism. There has also been a disparity between locals and the tourism facilities.Preservation and revitalization of Habana entails a number of restorations and cooperation from the citizens and from the local government. The goal should poster social and economic exclusion that was created by the restructuring an d revitalization in diachronic district outside Cuba. Since, modernization is inevitable, as it has already diffused and reached the city, application of modern architecture should be done with thorough planning, wise mapping, and thoughtful infrastructure building without damaging the old ones.BibliographyCoyula, Mario. The Old, Havana Way. DRCLAS website. Retrieved on January 23, 2008 fromhttp//www.drclas.harvard.edu/revista/articles/ sketch/55CubavacationWebsite. Habana Vieja. Retrieved on January23, 2007from http//www.cubavacation.4t.com/photo3.htmlRicoeur, Paul. report and Truth. Trans. Charles Kelbley. Illinois Northwestern UniversityPress, 1965.Tung, Anthony. 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