The buildings you walk past every day have stories. Here are the architectural movements that shaped the modern city — and why they matter.
Bauhaus (1919-1933)
Form follows function. The Bauhaus stripped away ornament and celebrated clean lines. Every modern glass skyscraper and minimalist apartment owes a debt to this German school. Less is more? That’s Bauhaus talking.
Mid-Century Modern (1945-1969)
Post-war optimism expressed in open floor plans, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a seamless flow between indoors and outdoors. The Case Study Houses in LA are the purest expression of this ideal.
Brutalism (1950s-1970s)
Raw concrete, dramatic geometry, and zero apology. Brutalism is polarizing — you either love it or hate it. But its honesty about materials and its sculptural ambition deserve respect. Boston City Hall and London’s Barbican are masterpieces of the form.
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