High-tech architecture refers to a style of architecture that utilizes cutting-edge technology and industrial materials to create sleek and efficient buildings. This style of architecture emerged in the 1970s and is characterized by steel and glass structures, open floor plans, and exposed mechanical elements.
Postmodern architecture, on the other hand, is a reaction to the modernist movement that dominated architecture in the mid-20th century. It is characterized by a rejection of the strict functionality and minimalism of modernism in favor of decorative elements, historical references, and a playful approach to design.
While high-tech architecture can be considered a subset of modernist architecture, postmodern architecture is a distinct departure from modernism. High-tech architecture emphasizes efficiency, while postmodern architecture emphasizes creativity and individuality.
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