Modern Architecture

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“Father of Modern Architecture in Austria“

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Otto Wagner

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“father of modern architecture in Germany”

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Peter Behrens

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“The Father of Modern Architecture in France

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Auguste Perret “

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“The Father of Modern Architecture in Holland”

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Hendrick Berlage

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“FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION”

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architect
Louis H. Sullivan

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It is characterized by a focus on
simplicity, functionality, and a rejection of historical ornamentation.

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International
Style

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Known as the “Congresso Nacional,” is the legislative branch of the Brazilian
government.

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The National Congress
of Brazil

Question 8

Which means “house of
building” or “school of building” in German.

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Bauhaus

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architecture often features
dynamic and asymmetrical forms that mimic natural and organic shapes.

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Expressionism

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A historic observatory and astrophysical research facility.

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The Einstein Tower ,Potsdam, Germany

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Is a historic observatory and astrophysical research facility.

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The Einstein Tower

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In the early 21st century it was one of only nine mashriqs in the world. It was designed by Iranian architect Fariborz Sahba.

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Lotus Temple

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Significant movement in modern art, design, and architecture that emerged in the early 20th century, particularly in Russia.

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Constructivism

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is an architectural movement known for its use of raw,
exposed concrete as a primary building material. It often features
bold, blocky forms and a focus on structural honesty.

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Brutalism

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Reflecting the principles of Metabolism architecture.

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The Nakagin Capsule Tower

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It is known as the alma mater of Czech opera, and as the
national monument of Czech history and art. Design by
Josef Zítek.

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The Nakagin Capsule Tower

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Was a visionary and avant-garde movement that sought to address the zonechallenges of urbanization, population growth, and rapid technological advancements in post-
war Japan.

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Metabolism

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The result was to symbolize a “forest of the future”.

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Toshiba-IHI
Pavilion

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Are architectural forms primarily
characterized by their lightweight
construction using curved surfaces
or shell.

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Thin Shell
Structures

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Known for his pioneering work with
thin-shell concrete structures.

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Félix Candela

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Called La Flor, which means “the Flower”

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The Restaurant Los Manantiales

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Designed by the renowned Spanish architect Santiago
Calatrava

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Auditorio de
Tenerife

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a spherical structure formed by
lightweight elements held in
tension
• by Buckminster Fuller.

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Geodesic Dome

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completed in 1885 and designed by
William Le Baron Jenney, is often
considered the world’s first skyscraper

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Home Insurance Building

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considered one of
the finest examples of cast-iron

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Haughwout Building

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“Father of Modernism”

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Louis Sullivan

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movement represented a departure from the
more ornate and vertical architecture of the late 19th century.
Instead, it celebrated horizontal lines, simplicity, and a
connection to the natural environment.

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Prairie School Architecture

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Prime example of the Prairie School
architectural style.

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Robie House

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Promotes harmony between human
habitation and the natural world.

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Organic Architecture

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Also known as Style Moderne

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Art Deco

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a strict use of abstraction,
geometry, and primary colors.

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De Stijl