Modernist

Minimalist architecture with functional forms.

Overview

Modernist architecture, using concrete, glass, and steel, emphasizes simplicity and function, prominent in 20th-century global contexts.

Core Characteristics

• Minimalist, functional designs.
• Open plans, clean lines.
• Modern prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Villa Savoye (France, 1931, Le Corbusier).
• Seagram Building (USA, 1958, Mies van der Rohe).

Architectural Connections

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

Influence and Legacy

Led by Le Corbusier, it shapes global urban design.

Related Concepts & Techniques

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