THE HARMONY OF NATIONAL AND MODERN STYLES IN LANDSCAPE DESIGN (THE CASE OF TASHKENT)
Keywords:
landscape design, Tashkent, national style, modern architecture, Chorbog, sustainable urbanism, ecology, regional modernism.Abstract
This scientific research report deeply analyzes the stages of landscape design development in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, and the processes of mutual harmonization (synthesis) of national traditions and modern international styles within it.
Based on the IMRAD structure (Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion), the research examines the historical roots of landscape architecture, specifically the Timurid era "Chorbog" art, the "Regional modernism" experience during the 20th-century Soviet modernism period, and the futuristic urban planning tendencies of the independence years.
In the report, the issues of preserving national identity and ensuring ecological stability are scientifically justified on the examples of Tashkent City Park, Magic City, and newly built green zones.
The research analyzes the aesthetic and functional parameters of the urban planning Master Plan up to 2045 and the nationwide "Yashil makon" (Green Space) project.
The results show that the integration of national islimi and girih patterns with modern technological solutions has a crucial significance not only in aesthetic attractiveness but also in improving the urban microclimate.
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