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a style of architecture that lasted from the 1950s to the 1970s, characterized by
simple, block-like, hulking concrete structures.
Brutalism
emerged in the 18th
century as a revival of the classical architectural styles of ancient Greece and Rome.
Classical revival architecture
also known as Neoclassical architecture,
Classical revival architecture
Europe and the United States experienced population booms and
required largescale, institutional buildings.
During the 1950s and 1960s,
emerged as a cost-effective alternative to
modernism, using materials like concrete and brick instead of expensive glass and metals.
. Brutalism
The style spread globally, with architects like .. in the United States and … in Australia and Canada contributing notable Brutalist buildings. These structures
addressed the need for large-scale, affordable institutional buildings.
Paul Rudolph, John
Andrews
often feature symmetrical facades, columns (especially of the Ionic, Doric,
and Corinthian orders), pediments, and other classical elements.
Neoclassical buildings
one the most influential proponents of the style, designing buildings in
early Washington D.C. and the University of Virginia at Charlottesville.
Thomas Jefferson
emerged prominently in the 1920s and 1903s emphasizing the constructive and
technical aspects of artistic expression. It prioritized the design of the material environment,
focusing on simplicity, logic, and functional justification in forms and designs.
Constructivism
shows a desire to abolish the traditionally representational function of art
and put it to new, more practical uses.
Vladimir Tatlin’s
Architectural Characteristics of Constructivism (1)
a. 3D cubism
b. Modern technology
c. Bold colors and lines
the form of a building should be determined by practical
considerations such as use, material, and structure as distinct from the attitude that plan and
structure must conform to a preconceived picture in the designer’s mind.
Functionalism
Functionalism, the doctrine that the form of a building should be determined by practical
considerations such as
use, material, and structure as distinct from the attitude that plan and
structure must conform to a preconceived picture in the designer’s mind.
required strict compliance of buildings and structures with industrial and domestic
processes (functions) taking place in them.
Functionalism
American architect who is considered the founder of ‘modern’
functionalism. “Form follows Function
LOUIS SULLIVAN
Swiss architect who practiced the idea of functionalism
LE CORBUSIER
Architectural Characteristics of Constructivism (2)
Simplicity and rationality
b. Integration with environment
c. Purpose and efficiency
was inspired by the biological organism’s growth and regeneration,
proposing flexible, adaptable, and modular architectural designs.
metabolism
a well-known example of Metabolism architecture:
Nakagin Capsule Tower by Kisho Kurokawa
Kenzo Tange’s Shizuoka Press and Broadcasting Center was?
first spatial realization of Tange’s
Metabolist ideas of organically-inspired structural growth.
is an eclectic style of architecture formed by a asymmetrical shapes, diverse
aesthetics, and the decorative arts.
Postmodernism
“Less is More”
Modernism
“Less is Bore”
Postmodernism
was developed in Chicago around 1900, as a reaction against the ornate
Victorian styles prevalent during that time, and considered as the first truly American architectural
style.
Prairie School Movement
was influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement and its emphasis on
functionality and craftsmanship.
Prairie School Movement
Architectural Characteristics of Prairie School Movement:
a. Horizontal Emphasis: Flat or hipped roofs with broad overhanging eaves; Windows grouped
in horizontal bands; Low-lying structures that blend with the flat prairie landscape.
b. Open Floor Plans: Emphasis on spaciousness and functionality; Blurring of boundaries
between indoor and outdoor spaces; Large central living areas often incorporating
fireplaces.
c. Ornamentation: Restrained use of applied ornamentation; Emphasis on simple geometric
forms and clean lines; Ornamentation often integrated with the overall design.
Flat or hipped roofs with broad overhanging eaves; Windows grouped
in horizontal bands; Low-lying structures that blend with the flat prairie landscape.
Horizontal Emphasis