Modernity in architecture - Tokyo, Osaka, Dubai, Gdańsk, Katowice

Abstract

Abstract The article describes conducted observational studies of contemporary architectural objects in various parts of the world. Examples from Japan, the Emirates of Arabia and Poland - contemporary architecture of cities: Tokyo, Osaka, Dubai, Gdańsk, Katowice have been described. He evaluates them and draws attention to the essential elements. He conducts an original discussion on the contemporary architecture. In the subjective assessment, two elements are always important: meeting the investor’s goals and the needs of users. Observation of what is happening new in a built environment is an integral part of the architect’s work. Of course, it is good to look at new architectural realizations of buildings and examples of space management, not only superficially, e.g. in terms of the overall aesthetic image or an interesting detail, but also to make a somewhat deeper assessment. Evaluations, e.g. in terms of meeting the needs and satisfaction of users, efficiency and cost-effectiveness of solutions. In order for the assessment to be professional despite the fact that in the observational form (own observation) well as the architect knows the basics and techniques of qualitative research. Qualitative observational studies were aimed at identifying factors shaping contemporary architectural objects and the surrounding space. Due to the globalization, the scope of research has been established to be very wide, taking into account different regions and cultures. The result of the research was to identify various types of elements affecting the quality of architecture. The main elements of this analysis include adapting objects to the various needs of users and investors. The universal principles of typical solutions of the contemporary architecture related to the quality of this architecture were also defined.