ARCHITECTURE ISN'T JUST FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS

摘要

Over the last twenty years, American cities have started to fill in. Though this is not, unfortunately, a substitute for spreading out, it does reflect an enthusiasm for urban living and urban landmarks. The potential of contemporary architecture to contribute notable buildings for special occasions, such as museums, theaters, and city halls, is highly valued. At the same time, the ability of architecture to enhance workaday urban living is less well understood. The buildings of daily life might, or might not, be as declarative as those for special occasions, but their role in the city is important nonetheless.