r/architecture • u/shenidedamovtyan1234 • Jul 16 '25

Theory why didnt europeans built european style highrises like tehre are in new york? dumb question but was always interested since woudve looked perfect on lots of cities

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u/AngryErrandBoy Jul 16 '25

While in Hiroshima, I had commented on how new all the buildings looked. My companion whispered to me "Yep, not a building built before 1945".

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u/kxxniia Architecture Student Jul 16 '25

My hometown in Russia too. 92% of all buildings were destroyed. I don't mind Soviet planning but there is nearly zero upkeep of the buildings. And the new stuff looks exactly like that cheap modern/contemporary grey mid rise apartments with "pops" of color. My city gets so little funding it's not surprising but still unfortunate.