Problem
False distinctiveness
Other Names:
FacadismPhoney historicity
Nature:
In an attempt to relieve the monotony of new communities, urban planners design buildings that are meant to seem old. Mass-produced falsely historical buildings can be just as monotonous as any other buildings, and their lack of aesthetic appeal is compounded by their obvious falseness. Broader Problems:
Fraudulent impersonationStultifying homogeneity of modern cities Strategies:
Relieving homogeneity of modern cities Problem Type:
G: Very specific problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST