Why China's modern architecture doesn't have the same flavor as the ancient one?

Changes in building materials will inevitably lead to changes in building form, for example, a kiln has a kiln-like appearance, and an igloo where Eskimos live cannot be built as a pagoda. Ancient Chinese buildings were predominantly wooden structures, modern times are all reinforced concrete.

First, ancient buildings were known for their earthen architecture, which is not suitable for high-rise. And cities are densely populated, necessitating high-rise construction.

Second, safety. Earthen and wooden structures, after all, is not as good as reinforced concrete, earthquake and fire, etc. will have a fatal impact on it.

Third, energy consumption. Modern living environment are required to air conditioning and heating and other equipment to maintain indoor parameters, and wood envelope thermal conductivity, poor sealing, building energy consumption is high.

I don't know if I can answer your question.