Some believe that modern architecture developed as a result of social and political upheaval. Others, however believe that technology and engineering developments gave rise to this movement.
Because of the industrial revolution gave rise to knew building techniques as new materials like steel, iron and glass could be used in for architectural purposes in many different ways. Much attention was given to the different properties, uses and qualities of materials. In the immediate years before World War 1, designers started to become aware of the challenges industrialisation will create on society. The Eiffel Tower (1889) which is situated in Paris, France is one very good example of how designers began to see the beauty of engineering.
One important figure in this movement is louis Sullivan who was the first great modern architect. He coined the phrase "Form Follows Function". He believed that functionalism expressed the purpose of a building. This idea let to the designing of buildings 'inside out' where the buildings essentials dictated its external appearance.
This architectural landmark marked the beginning of modern skyscraper designs. The building represented a revolution against the dependence on European precursors and influences in architecture which were expressed in tall steel frame buildings.
The Wainwright Building demonstrates perfectly how by casting aside historical ways of designing buildings and influences, managed to come up with a new style and way of doing things. By using a 'knitting' method Sullivan was able to do what no one else could. He created visual unity in a tall building.
Viennese architect Adolf Loos believed that objects should not be decorated as it was a waste of time and material.
The Weiner Werkstatte also contributed to the development of Modernism. it was founded by Joseph Hoffman and Koloman Moser. They dedicated this style to developing high quality art and design. This philosophy reflected the influence of William Morris. They reacted against historicism and introduced simplified shapes and Geometric patterns and most of all, minimal decoration. (Taken from http://www.mastersofmodernism.com/?page=Modernism)
By the 1920's designers of this period began to embrace technology and its mass production and the machine became the central theme in modernism. Walter Gropius, the leader of the Bauhaus which was a school of art and architecture in Germany, aimed to unite art and technology so he educated a new generation of designers and architects to embrace the ideology of the modern industry. (Taken from http://www.mastersofmodernism.com/?page=Modernism)
Le Corbusier was probably one of the most influential modern architect. he was fascinated with the deigns of engineers. He coined the famous motto "A house is a machine for living in".
One important figure in this movement is louis Sullivan who was the first great modern architect. He coined the phrase "Form Follows Function". He believed that functionalism expressed the purpose of a building. This idea let to the designing of buildings 'inside out' where the buildings essentials dictated its external appearance.
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| Wainwright Building, St.Louis By Louis Sullivan |
This architectural landmark marked the beginning of modern skyscraper designs. The building represented a revolution against the dependence on European precursors and influences in architecture which were expressed in tall steel frame buildings.
The Wainwright Building demonstrates perfectly how by casting aside historical ways of designing buildings and influences, managed to come up with a new style and way of doing things. By using a 'knitting' method Sullivan was able to do what no one else could. He created visual unity in a tall building.
Viennese architect Adolf Loos believed that objects should not be decorated as it was a waste of time and material.
The Weiner Werkstatte also contributed to the development of Modernism. it was founded by Joseph Hoffman and Koloman Moser. They dedicated this style to developing high quality art and design. This philosophy reflected the influence of William Morris. They reacted against historicism and introduced simplified shapes and Geometric patterns and most of all, minimal decoration. (Taken from http://www.mastersofmodernism.com/?page=Modernism)
By the 1920's designers of this period began to embrace technology and its mass production and the machine became the central theme in modernism. Walter Gropius, the leader of the Bauhaus which was a school of art and architecture in Germany, aimed to unite art and technology so he educated a new generation of designers and architects to embrace the ideology of the modern industry. (Taken from http://www.mastersofmodernism.com/?page=Modernism)
Le Corbusier was probably one of the most influential modern architect. he was fascinated with the deigns of engineers. He coined the famous motto "A house is a machine for living in".
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