Japanese Harmonious Architecture and Postmodern Style

Japanese harmonious architecture originated from Buddhist architecture in13 ~14th century. It skillfully combines the architectural features of Buddhist temples, traditional shrines and China in Tang Dynasty, presenting a light and free appearance. Postmodern style is a description of the internal rebellion of modernism, which emphasizes the historical continuity of architecture and interior decoration, but is not limited to traditional logical thinking, and dares to explore and innovate modelling technique.

Characteristics of harmonious architecture

Japanese harmonious architecture combines the architectural features of Buddhist temples, traditional shrines and China in the Tang Dynasty, showing a light and free face. It pays attention to the flow and separation of space, making people feel infinite Zen in the flowing room. In addition, it blends perfectly with nature and brings vitality to indoor space with the help of external natural scenery.

Material selection and natural affinity

Japanese harmonious architecture places special emphasis on being close to nature and making people live in harmony with nature. In the choice of materials, it often uses natural materials, such as wood, bamboo, straw and so on. And natural stones, soil, etc. Create a natural and simple atmosphere.

Characteristics of postmodern style

Postmodern style emphasizes the historical continuity of architecture and interior decoration, but it is not limited to traditional logical thinking, and dares to explore and innovate modelling technique. It pays attention to human feelings, and often uses exaggerated and deformed columns and broken arch coupons in interior design to combine classical components in a new way. This style combines the elements of sensibility and rationality, tradition and modernity, mass and experts, creating a unique architectural image and indoor environment.

A representative figure of postmodern style

The representatives of postmodern style are P Johnson, R Venturi and M Graves. In architectural design, they constantly explore the new modelling technique, combine traditional elements with modern elements, and create a unique architectural style.