| Title |
Context and Meaning of the Re-interpretation of the Modern Movement by French 68 Generation Architects |
| Keywords |
Modern Movement ; Re-interpretation ; 68 Generation ; Urban Architecture ; Identity of Architect |
| Abstract |
In France, massive construction of collective housing estates called the “grand ensemble” after the 2nd World War, operated under the flag of the Modern Movement caused a profound social and urban problems. Nevertheless, principal architects of this massive construction ignored the problems and kept the traditional conception of architecture, resulting in a disqualification of modern architecture by the public. Focusing on a generation of young architects in 1960s and 70s, called ‘68 generation', this research aims to analyze their re-interpretation of the ‘Modern Movement’, taken in the framework of a general reconsideration of the architectural discipline after a period of intensive politico-social activities and against the old generation. Their reflection on the discipline and its history offered a base for the construction of their identity as architect and also of an alternative ideology called 'urban architecture' developed from the mid 1970s, aiming at the reconciliation of the architecture not only with the city but also with the public. |