Jiggy Jencks

The world around us is growing ever faster then in any other human generation. Rapid expansion in population is spurring a equal growth in construction of cities and towns. Our own backyard of Orlando can be seen as an example of this phenomenon. Central Florida is one of the most rapidly expanding areas in the country the city planners are developing ways to grow and preserve. Building is an interesting dynamic but important for the well being of future human civilizations. As Jencks focuses on the styles of postmodern architects there is a clear focus on not just the buildings themselves. As stated, architecture should "fit into and extend the urban context" (Jencks 285). In today's modern world building need to fit into the context of the environment around them. Winter Park could be used as an example, showing the strict guidelines that architects most follow while constructing in the "historic district". Technology now must mix with to create a balance in the community, you cant have to much of one thing. This issue doesn't transfer over into other parts of our lives, however. When a new technology or edgy looking device comes out the other is faded and never looked back. This can be seen for the CD player, Ipod, Tape Deck ect, but in architecture there is more of a focus on preservation. The landmarks of the past are the blueprints for the cities of tomorrow, making development very interesting and historic. Jencks gives insight to the postmodern relationship that carries in the creation of buildings across the world.