Bauhaus

German architectural movement merging art, craft, and industrial design.

Overview

Bauhaus, founded in 1919, used concrete and glass to create functional, minimalist designs for mass production.

Core Principles

• Emphasizes functionalism and simplicity.
• Integrates art, craft, and technology.
• Promotes affordable, universal design.

Notable Examples

• Bauhaus Dessau (Germany, 1925, school design).
• Fagus Factory (Germany, 1913, industrial modernism).

Architectural Connections

• Modern: Early 20th-century innovation.
• Cultural and Industrial: Functional buildings.
• Western European: German focus.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Walter Gropius, Bauhaus influenced International Style and modern design education.

Related Concepts & Architects

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (related architect), Functionalism (theory), Open Plan (element), New Objectivity (movement)