Contextual architecture

Contextual architecture, also known as Contextualism is a philosophical approach in architectural theory that refers to the designing of a structure in response to the literal and abstract characteristics of the environment in which it is built.^[1]^[2] Contextual architecture contrasts modernist architecture, which value the imposition of their own characteristics and values upon the built environment.^[3]

Contextual architecture is usually divided into three categories: vernacular architecture, regional architecture, and critical regionalism^[1] all of which also inform the complementary architecture movement.^[4]

^ ^a ^b Bianco, Lino. "Lecture 9: Contextual Architecture: The Regional and the Vernacular". Academia.
^ Goldberger, Paul (1981-12-03). "Architecture: Buildings in Context". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-01-18.
^ "Contextual architecture - Oxford Reference". www.oxfordreference.com. Retrieved 2019-01-18.
^ "Manifesto of Complementary Architecture (MOCA) – Complementary Architecture". 2015. Retrieved 2020-10-17.

[:0-1] Bianco, Lino. "Lecture 9: Contextual Architecture: The Regional and the Vernacular". Academia.

[2] Goldberger, Paul (1981-12-03). "Architecture: Buildings in Context". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-01-18.

[3] "Contextual architecture - Oxford Reference". www.oxfordreference.com. Retrieved 2019-01-18.

[4] "Manifesto of Complementary Architecture (MOCA) – Complementary Architecture". 2015. Retrieved 2020-10-17.

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