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Every city has its architectural character, but the similarities between
cities are more obvious these days than in the past. In my opinion, one reason
for this is the high price of land.
In most large cities, land is scarce and consequently it is very valuable.
This has led to the construction of tall buildings which occupy only a small
area of land while providing lots of floor space where people can live or work.
Buildings of this type are made of concrete and steel and can be built
comparatively quickly using prefabricated materials. They do not use local
materials, such as stone, timber or brick. In consequence, many cities now look
very much the same and you might not know whether you were
inBrisbane,BangkokorBerlinwhen you are on the street.
While I realize that we cannot stand in the way of progress, I believe that
cities should try to keep some individuality. For example, inParisit is
prohibited to build very tall buildings in the center of the city, as this would
spoil the overall appearance of the skyline.
Other cities have chosen to design unique buildings to ensure they look
different. The twin towers inKuala Lumpuror the Opera House inSydneyare examples
of this approach, and I agree with this kind of initiative.
All in all, although it is regrettable that modern cities look similar, I
tend to feel that this is unavoidable. However, it can be argued that, even if
the buildings are similar, cities will maintain their own character as a result
of cultural diversity, the terrain and the climate, which ultimately determine
how people live.
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