Theory Thesis (2020)
Albert Burgers (4117433)
ABSTRACT Globalization has dramatically influenced our lifestyles, built environment and environment. Its forces which have been present for at least 500 years, are in constant flux and need to be understood from a broad perspective and without bias. By contextualizing the globalist forces to a city, or place we make it visible and tangible. This research is thereby an exploration into the economical, political, architectural and urban narratives of the city of São Paulo between the beginning of the twentieth till the turn of the twenty-first century. Keywords: Globalization, Hybridization, Latin America, São Paulo
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