By Francesca Lungarotti
There are views of the city of Paris that may be absolutely unusual to some. Paris is not only the city that culminates the artistic and architectural evolution at the gates of the 20th century with the Eiffel Tower but also a city that launched itself towards a dynamic future.
The 20th century saw a period of experimentation and innovation at an unprecedented pace, a direction that also marked the architectural expressions of the time. Paris, as one of Europe’s leading centers for artistic and cultural expression, was also the epicenter for the formation of new architectural styles, from Le Corbusier’s modern architecture revolution to expressions of the High-Tech style as seen in the design of Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers’ Centre Pompidou.
By embracing the spirit of progress, architects sought to break from the constraints of traditional design paradigms, propelling the city of Paris to a new age of architectural explorations.
Through its incorporating architectural expressions of Modernism, Brutalism, Metabolism, High-Tech, and Postmodernism, Paris presents a rich tapestry of diverse styles and expressions, standing as a testament to the evolution of the profession across one of the most dynamic periods in recent history.*
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Skyscrapers in La Defense, Paris. Credit: Independent Picture Service/Universal Images Group 
Louvre Museum sight from the pyramid, Paris, France, Europe. Credit: Massimiliano Maddanu/Reda&Co/Universal Images Group 
Paris: ‘canopee’, structure erected above the ‘forum des Halles’ shopping center, district of Les Halles. Credit: Apaydin A/Andia/Universal Images Group 
Paris: ‘canopee’, structure erected above the ‘forum des Halles’ shopping center, district of Les Halles. Credit: Apaydin A/Andia/Universal Images Group 
Tour Eiffel in a foggy morning, Paris, France, Europe. Credit: Claudio Beduschi/Reda&Co/Universal Images Group 
France – Paris – Rive Gauche – Tour Eiffel and Defense from the Maine-Montparnasse Tour. Credit: Andrea Innocenti/Reda&Co/Universal Images Group 
Tour Eiffel, Trocadero, Paris, France, Europe. Credit: Luca Picciau/Reda&Co/Universal Images Group 
La Defense, a major business district located three kilometres west of the city limits of Paris. It is part of the Paris metropolitan area in the Ile-de-France region. Credit: Universal History Archive 
Paris (France): LArgonaute S636, a 50m long decommissioned military submarine in front of the ‘Cite des Sciences et de l’Industrie’ (City of Science and Industry) museum in the 19th arrondissement (district), in the Parc de la Villette (park). In the background, the ‘Geode’ (Omnimax theatre). Credit: Apaydin A/Andia/Universal Images Group 
Paris (France): ‘La Geode’ (Omnimax theatre) in the Parc de la Villette (park), in Paris 19th arrondissement (district). Credit: Apaydin A/Andia/Universal Images Group 
Pompidou Centre, Paris, France. Credit: Prisma by Alex Bartel/Dukas/Universal Images Group 
The skyline of Paris, viewed from Beaubourg: St Eustache Church and La Defense. Credit: Planet One Images/Universal Images Group 
Exterior of the Pompidou Centre in Paris, France – Rue Beaubourg side. Credit: Planet One Images/Universal Images Group 
Exterior of the Pompidou Centre in Paris, France – the Pompidou Square side. Credit: Planet One Images/Universal Images Group 
Wall for Peace at Champ de Mars and Eiffel tower, Paris, France, Europe. Credit: Massimiliano Maddanu/REDA&CO/Universal Images Group 
Paris (France): museum Musee du quai Branly Jacques Chirac in the 7th arrondissement (district). In the background, the Eiffel Tower. Credit: Apaydin A/Andia/Universal Images Group 
Paris (France): green wall of the museum Musee du quai Branly Jacques Chirac in the 7th arrondissement (district). Credit: Apaydin A/Andia/Universal Images Group 
France, La Defense; Paris, Grande Arche. Credit: Charles Bowman/Design Pics Editorial/Universal Images Group 
Tourists in Napoleon Courtyard next to the glass Louvre Pyramid and Louvre Museum, Paris, France. Credit: Andy Soloman/UCG/Universal Images Group
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