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This week we talked about modernism in america and how it further developed after WWII. Originally, modernism started in Europe, and it spread to the united states because a lot of architects fled during the war. This created a shift from theoretical design to more practical design. America focused more on new materials and functional everyday life. One of the most interesting parts of this period is how they used modern ideas to fit american culture. They focused on using open floor plans and connecting to nature, which led to pretty minimalist and simple designs that felt comfortable to live in. New materials and technology developed and created more room for experimentation. Popular materials included glass, steel, and concrete. Some major designers of this period were Frank Lloyd Wright, who designed fallingwater. Fallingwater is a great example of modern architecture that connects to nature. He believed strongly in organic architecture, where buildings should work with the environ...

  This week we talked about the art deco movement, along with the rise of the interior decorator. This period started because of tension between 2 groups, the functionalists and the decorators. Functionalists tend to focus on simplicity and mass production. They wanted to create designs made for everyday living. Decorators, on the other hand, focused on aesthetics. They wanted the design to be very luxurious and ornate. Out of this tension, art deco was born. Art deco leaned more towards decoration and style rather than strictly function. The movement began in france and spread to other parts of Europe. Art deco is known for being very bold and glamorous. It used geometric patterns like chevrons and stepped forms that were inspired by skyscrapers. Designers also used high-end materials such as ivory, ebony, chrome, glass, and lacquer. Unlike modernism, which tried to remove decoration, art deco embraced it. It was a central part of the design period and made it feel exciting during...

  Heroic Modernism This week we studied heroic modernism. This was a really interesting period because new technology played a big role, along with functionalism principles. After World War I, many people believed it was time to switch up design and architecture and try something new. They started to reject old historical design styles and began focusing on new materials like steel and glass. They believed that the purpose of a building should determine its form. New innovations during this time looked to machines and technology for inspiration. Skyscrapers, automobiles, trains, and photography helped influence how designers thought about space and structure. Several architects are considered important to the Modernism era, such as Frank Lloyd Wright, Walter Gropius, Mies van der Rohe, and Le Corbusier. Each of them had different design styles but focused on function, form, and materials! Favorite Examples:  Barcelona Pavilion: open space, clean lines, and luxury materials lik...