Architectural eclecticism—characterized by the deliberate synthesis of diverse historical styles, typologies, and material vocabularies—has historically been evaluated through fluctuating critical lenses, oscillating between accusations of pastiche and celebrations of creative freedom. In the context of contemporary major cities, however, eclecticism serves a vital pragmatic and symbolic function in the design of public buildings. This paper examines the role of architectural eclecticism as a mediating mechanism for urban pluralism. It investigates how borrowing ideas across spatial epochs, leveraging similarities in structural design, and employing interactive design methodologies allow public architecture to negotiate the complex demands of identity, globalization, and social inclusion. By synthesizing historical precedent with contemporary urban performance metrics, this article argues that eclecticism is not merely a stylistic choice, but an essential spatial strategy for the twenty-first-century metropolis.

Keywords: Architectural Eclecticism, Public Buildings, Urban Design, Pluralism, Interactive Architecture, Comparative Typology.