Modernism

Innovative, functional design.

Overview

Modernism, emphasizing function and minimalism, dominated 20th-century architecture globally.

Core Characteristics

• Form follows function.
• Glass, steel, concrete use.
• Minimal ornamentation.

Notable Examples

• Villa Savoye (France, 1931).
• Bauhaus Dessau (Germany, 1925).

Architectural Connections

• Modern: 20th century.
• Residential, Civic: Various typologies.
• Modernism: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Shaped functional, industrial design.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Concrete Construction (technique), Functionalism (theory), Frame (element), Modernism (movement)

Directory

Theory Registry, Architecture Hub, History