The Government Is Responsible for Protecting a Nation’s Cultural Identity

The government is responsible for protecting a nation’s cultural identity. Thus, some people believe new buildings should be built in traditional styles. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?


Every city has its architectural character, and this architecture represents the culture of the place. However, I disagree that modern buildings should be built in traditional styles. In the following paragraphs I shall put forth my arguments to support my views.

Firstly, in most large cities, land is scarce and, consequently, very valuable. This has led to the construction of tall buildings which occupy only a small area of land while providing lots of floor space where people can live or work. We also have to meet the needs of the growing population, for which tall buildings are the answer. Moreover, there is no need for deforestation to provide more land.

Secondly, modern materials are more practical. Now, we use concrete and steel instead of stone, timber or brick. Because of these things, buildings can be built comparatively quickly using prefabricated materials. They do not use local materials, such as stone, timber or brick, which are used to give character to those buildings. Finally, changes are taking place in climate and energy sources are depleting fast. So we need energy-efficient houses. Modern buildings use double glass front walls and POP( Plaster of Paris) ceilings, which lessen the energy requirements. Moreover, now we need smaller houses as the family structure is changing.

However, I believe that every city should preserve the already existing historic buildings which give character and identity to the city. The various forts and palaces in Rajasthan, India, have been preserved and are being used to attract tourists. I agree with this kind of initiative taken by the government.

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To put it in a nutshell, I pen down saying that it is the need of the day that modern buildings be built in today’s contemporary styles and to give identity to a place where one or two historic buildings may be in every city.

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