In the mood for architecture

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„In the Mood for Architecture” engages in the debate between tradition and modernity, and modernism and classicism, proposing a contemporary architecture that honors both. Lucien Steil argues that traditional cities and architecture embody ideals of harmony and beauty in a chaotic world, serving as models of cultural identity and urbanity. He asserts that traditional cities remain desirable places to live, offering a foundation for modernity and originality. Despite contemporary challenges, tradition is compatible with modern life and presents opportunities for growth rather than limitations. Steil views the traditional city as a tangible, time-tested solution to global issues like climate change, emphasizing its inherent sustainability and resilience. He believes that contemporary traditional architects and urbanists counterbalance a planning establishment that nostalgically clings to outdated Modernism, neglecting its social mission. These architects, seen as poets and craftsmen, design enduring spaces that prioritize „Firmitas”, „Utilitas”, and „Venustas” as advocated by Vitruvius. Their work aims to provide comfort, security, harmony, enlightenment, and pleasure for modern inhabitants, fostering a more harmonious world.