Industrial

Functional, mechanized style.

Overview

Industrial architecture, using iron and glass, emerged globally, 19th century.

Core Characteristics

• Exposed materials, open spaces.
• Prefabricated, functional designs.
• Utilitarian aesthetic.

Notable Examples

• Crystal Palace (UK, 1851).
• Eiffel Tower (France, 1889).

Architectural Connections

• Historical: 19th century.
• Civic, Commercial: Various typologies.
• Industrial Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Pioneered modern construction techniques.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Iron Framing (technique), Functionality (theory), Frame (element), Industrial (movement)