Change and Adaptation
Over time, there are shifts in thinking as well as economic changes. This change is reflected in architecture. In the search for an appearance that reflects the modern times, architects explored different ways in which the form and material could accommodate economic restrictions as well as reflect changing identities. For example, the additions that have been added to the Metropolitan Museum of Art reflect the changes in architecture and modernity from the times they were built. The Art Deco movement from the early 20th century shifted from classic the European style to the idea of modernism. Due to economic restraints caused by the Great Depression, the Streamline Moderne style emerged. While shifts in thinking can change the style of architecture, the purpose of a single building can also change over time based on the needs of the community and the public.
In this page, you will first read about the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Second, you will read about the Art Deco movement early 20th century. Third, you will read how the Streamline Moderne style was created as a response to the Art Deco movement. Last, you will see a specific example of the ways in which a single building, a former church, can change over time from nightclub to marketplace to gym and resturant.
