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Michael Diamant: New Traditional Architecture, Modernist Ugliness, Cathédral Notre-Dame de Paris

Apr 5, 2024
Michael Diamant, founder of New Traditional Architecture, discusses the importance of traditional architecture, the restoration of Cathédral Notre-Dame de Paris, the clash between traditional and modernist ideologies, the decline of architectural aesthetics in Sweden, and the vital connection between craftsmanship and human spirit in architecture.
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  • Reviving classical architecture for urban beauty and sustainability is crucial in architecture education.
  • Modernist focus hinders diversity in architectural design, neglecting traditional styles in public spaces.

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Michael Diamant on Reviving New Traditional Architecture and Urban Planning

Michael Diamant, the founder of New Traditional Architecture, emphasizes the importance of revisiting classical building styles for creating beautiful and functional urban spaces. He discusses how the current architectural education system prioritizes modernism over traditional styles, leading to a lack of diversity in design approaches.

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