20th Century Trends in Architecture
Modernism was not just another style -- It presented a new way of thinking. These resources from Jackie Craven define the most important ideas that influenced architectural design in the twentieth century. They explore Art Moderne and the Bauhaus school coined by Walter Gropius, and move through Deconstructivism, Formalism, Modernism, Structuralism and Postmodernism.
Picture Dictionary of Modern Architecture
Modernism was not just another style - It presented a new way of thinking about architecture. These photos illustrate modernist approaches to building design. Click on the pictures for facts and definitions.
Modernism was not just another style - It presented a new way of thinking about architecture. These photos illustrate modernist approaches to building design. Click on the pictures for facts and definitions.
Greatest Buildings of the 20th Century
The 1900s saw radical transitions in building design. Here are photos, links, and resources for a few of the most significant buildings of the twentieth century.
The 1900s saw radical transitions in building design. Here are photos, links, and resources for a few of the most significant buildings of the twentieth century.
Top Ten Trends in Home Design
Tomorrow's homes are on the drawing board and they are nothing like the places you may recall from your childhood. Watch for these important trends in home design.
Tomorrow's homes are on the drawing board and they are nothing like the places you may recall from your childhood. Watch for these important trends in home design.
What is Modernism in Architecture?
Modernist architects attempt to apply scientific, analytical methods to design. Use these resources to learn more about modernism in architecture.
Modernist architects attempt to apply scientific, analytical methods to design. Use these resources to learn more about modernism in architecture.
What is Bauhaus? What is the International Style?
Flat roofs, smooth façades and cubic shapes characterize the Bauhaus style. Here's an easy introduction to the Bauhaus movement and the International Style, with links and photos.
Flat roofs, smooth façades and cubic shapes characterize the Bauhaus style. Here's an easy introduction to the Bauhaus movement and the International Style, with links and photos.
What is Structuralism in Architecture?
Structuralist architects view design as a process of searching for basic, underlying structures. Here's an easy introduction with photo and links.
Structuralist architects view design as a process of searching for basic, underlying structures. Here's an easy introduction with photo and links.
What is Deconstructivism in Architecture?
Deconstructivist buildings may seem to have no visual logic. Use this quick reference to learn more about deconstructivism in architecture.
Deconstructivist buildings may seem to have no visual logic. Use this quick reference to learn more about deconstructivism in architecture.
What is Formalism in Architecture?
Formalism in building design emphasizes highly structured visual relationships. Here's a photo and easy definition.
Formalism in building design emphasizes highly structured visual relationships. Here's a photo and easy definition.
What is Postmodernism in Architecture?
Postmodernist architects use familiar shapes and details in unexpected, and sometimes amusing, ways. This page is your introduction to the postmodern movement, with photos, links, and resources.
Postmodernist architects use familiar shapes and details in unexpected, and sometimes amusing, ways. This page is your introduction to the postmodern movement, with photos, links, and resources.
What is Organic Architecture?
Definition and illustration for the term ORGANIC ARCHITECTURE, the design philosophy of Frank Lloyd Wright.
Definition and illustration for the term ORGANIC ARCHITECTURE, the design philosophy of Frank Lloyd Wright.
Modern and Postmodern Houses
The Modern and Postmodern houses in these pictures illustrate bold new ideas in home design. Browse the photos to find out innovative approaches by famous architects.
The Modern and Postmodern houses in these pictures illustrate bold new ideas in home design. Browse the photos to find out innovative approaches by famous architects.