Research Article

Architectural Design Styles and Case Studies from Different Countries

Rui ZhangMount Saint Vincent University*

* Corresponding author: [email protected]

Abstract

Through the appreciation and comparison of the various architectural styles of the East and the West, this paper studies the architectural form and structure produced in the context of different cultural differences and analyzes them in detail in various aspects. The essay takes the evolution of ancient and modern architectural styles of various countries in the East and West as the background of the study and explores the differences in architectural styles between different geographical countries and the factors that lead to these differences. Through the appreciation and analysis of typical architectural styles of these countries to compare the similarities and differences between the derivation of architectural styles, to explore the details of the characteristics of the architectural structure, to better derive the development trend of architecture and how to effectively help the future progress of architecture, which requires the mutual learning of the art and culture of each country, a joint effort. The exploration of architectural design requires more in-depth understanding and research, more refined through the integration of modern technology and traditional craft art.

Keywords: Architectural styles; art and culture; East and West
Published: July 31, 2024
DOI: 10.54254/2753-7064/35/20240067
Volume: CHR Vol.35
pp. 148-152
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