Modern

20th-century architecture emphasizing function and minimalism.

Overview

Modern architecture (1900–1960s) used concrete and steel frame for functional, minimalist designs.

Core Characteristics

• Minimal ornamentation.
• Open floor plans.
• Industrial materials.

Notable Examples

• Bauhaus Dessau (Germany, 1925, concrete and glass).
• Villa Savoye (France, 1931, modernist residence).

Architectural Connections

• Residential and Commercial: Broad use.
• Global: Widespread adoption.
• Modernism: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Modern architecture, led by Le Corbusier, shaped postmodernism.

Related Concepts & Architects

Walter Gropius (related architect), Functionalism (theory), Facade (element), International Style (movement)