Minimalist

Modern architecture with simplicity and clean lines.

Overview

Minimalist architecture, using concrete and glass, emphasizes simplicity, open spaces, and functionality, prominent in late 20th century.

Core Characteristics

• Clean lines, open spaces.
• Minimal ornamentation.
• Modern prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Farnsworth House (USA, 1951, Mies van der Rohe).
• Church of the Light (Japan, 1989, Tadao Ando).

Architectural Connections

• Modern: Simplicity focus.
• Residential: Houses.
• Modernism: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Mies van der Rohe, it prioritizes form and function.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Prefabrication (technique), Functionalism (theory), Wall (element), Minimalism (movement)