Structuralism

User-centered modular design.

Overview

Structuralism (20th century), using concrete and steel, emphasizes modular, adaptable structures globally.

Core Characteristics

• Modular, repetitive units.
• User-driven flexibility.
• Functional aesthetics.

Notable Examples

• Habitat 67 (Canada, 1967).
• Centraal Beheer (Netherlands, 1972).

Architectural Connections

• Modern: 20th century.
• Residential, Civic: Housing, offices.
• Modernism: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Influenced participatory architectural design.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Modular Construction (technique), Flexibility (theory), Module (element), Modernism (movement)

Directory

Movements Registry, Architecture Hub, History