Modern Architecture Flashcards
“Father of Modern Architecture in Austria“
Otto Wagner
“father of modern architecture in Germany”
Peter Behrens
“The Father of Modern Architecture in France
Auguste Perret “
“The Father of Modern Architecture in Holland”
Hendrick Berlage
“FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION”
architect
Louis H. Sullivan
It is characterized by a focus on
simplicity, functionality, and a rejection of historical ornamentation.
International
Style
Known as the “Congresso Nacional,” is the legislative branch of the Brazilian
government.
The National Congress
of Brazil
Which means “house of
building” or “school of building” in German.
Bauhaus
architecture often features
dynamic and asymmetrical forms that mimic natural and organic shapes.
Expressionism
A historic observatory and astrophysical research facility.
The Einstein Tower ,Potsdam, Germany
Is a historic observatory and astrophysical research facility.
The Einstein Tower
In the early 21st century it was one of only nine mashriqs in the world. It was designed by Iranian architect Fariborz Sahba.
Lotus Temple
Significant movement in modern art, design, and architecture that emerged in the early 20th century, particularly in Russia.
Constructivism
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.
Brutalism
Reflecting the principles of Metabolism architecture.
The Nakagin Capsule Tower
It is known as the alma mater of Czech opera, and as the
national monument of Czech history and art. Design by
Josef Zítek.
The Nakagin Capsule Tower
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.
Metabolism
The result was to symbolize a “forest of the future”.
Toshiba-IHI
Pavilion
Are architectural forms primarily
characterized by their lightweight
construction using curved surfaces
or shell.
Thin Shell
Structures
Known for his pioneering work with
thin-shell concrete structures.
Félix Candela
Called La Flor, which means “the Flower”
The Restaurant Los Manantiales
Designed by the renowned Spanish architect Santiago
Calatrava
Auditorio de
Tenerife
a spherical structure formed by
lightweight elements held in
tension
• by Buckminster Fuller.
Geodesic Dome
completed in 1885 and designed by
William Le Baron Jenney, is often
considered the world’s first skyscraper
Home Insurance Building
considered one of
the finest examples of cast-iron
Haughwout Building
“Father of Modernism”
Louis Sullivan
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.
Prairie School Architecture
Prime example of the Prairie School
architectural style.
Robie House
Promotes harmony between human
habitation and the natural world.
Organic Architecture
Also known as Style Moderne
Art Deco
a strict use of abstraction,
geometry, and primary colors.
De Stijl
