Bauhaus

Modernist architecture with functional simplicity.

Overview

Bauhaus architecture, using concrete, glass, and steel, emphasizes form follows function, prominent in 1920s-1930s Germany.

Core Characteristics

• Functional, minimalist designs.
• Flat roofs, open plans.
• Modern prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Bauhaus Dessau (Germany, 1925, Walter Gropius).
• Fagus Factory (Germany, 1913, Walter Gropius).

Architectural Connections

• Modern: Functional focus.
• Civic: Institutional buildings.
• Modernism: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Walter Gropius, it defines modernist principles.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Concrete Construction (technique), Functionalism (theory), Facade (element), International Style (movement)