The Evolution of Chinese Architecture in the 21^st Century

Shanghai Zhongqiao Vocational and Technical University, Shanghai, China

^* Corresponding author: tiantianyao183@gmail.com

Abstract

With the opening of five ports in 1843, there was a collision of Chinese and Western architecture in terms of design ideas, concepts and styles. However, Chinese architecture in the 20th century introduced a large number of Western architectural styles. While nothing stands still, not even architectural design. In the 21st century, Chinese architecture has gradually evolved into a design concept based on Chinese traditional culture, which dominates the evolution of architectural forms. At the same time, with the global sustainable development and green ecological concepts, the combination of traditional culture and architectural design has formed a unique Chinese architectural style, showing a diversified development. This article will mainly explore the expression and integration of traditional culture in early Chinese architecture, as well as the new concepts of contemporary Chinese architecture in the 21st century.