CRITICAL REFLECTION ON THE SEVEN PRINCIPLES OF MODERN ARCHITECTURE: TAKING WANG SHU'S WORKS AND ARCHITECTURAL LANGUAGE AS AN EXAMPLE

As a banner of the modernist architectural liberation movement, the seven principles of Modern Architectural Language have had a profound impact on the architectural design of the time. By interpreting the modern expression of the traditional architectural language of Chinese contemporary architect Wang Shu, this thesis re-examines the positive significance of the seven principles of modern architecture for the contemporary architectural design. At the same time, through in-depth analysis of the differences between Wang Shu's architectural language and the seven principles "respect history, Inheriting traditional skills and following the concept of sustainable development", it points out that the "single-start, mechanical production, and non-consumption" advocated by the seven principles of modern architecture is no longer applicable in different national conditions and different cultural backgrounds;Language needs to adhere to the tradition, highlight individuality, and take the road of sustainable development. Only by grasping the relationship between contemporary architecture system and traditional architectural culture can Chinese contemporary architects have the dual vision of "modern" and "contemporary" and maintain dynamic and open Creative thinking, moving forward and building the future together.