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February 16, 2016

Modernism

Monolithic Modernity

Edessa College

February 16, 2016

Modernism

From low-income housing to luxury condominiums, the high rise building has been a consistent staple in modern architecture.

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February 9, 2016

Neomodernism

Rough Highways & Revolving Towers

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February 9, 2016

Neomodernism

The road to neomodernism was rife with rebellion and regard, but ultimately, it represents our globalized world.

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February 2, 2016

Sustainable, Neofuturism

The Introduction of Organic Shape

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February 2, 2016

Sustainable, Neofuturism

Technology has allowed us to create habitats instead of buildings. Now, it is about expressing ethics and emotion.

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January 26, 2016

Modernism

Only an Obtuse Facade

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January 26, 2016

Modernism

Modernism was about glorifying the straight line, but only the greats could use them to play with our perception.

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January 19, 2016

Futurism

Visions of the Future from Our Past

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January 19, 2016

Futurism

The industrial revolution allowed architects to move away from history and religion and more towards the future.

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January 12, 2016

Postmodernism

Ritual Reprise

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January 12, 2016

Postmodernism

As with any new movement, Postmodernism took a step backwards so that it could properly question its predecessor.

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January 5, 2016

New Objectivity

Uncover the Weimar

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January 5, 2016

New Objectivity

Prior to the second world war, germany had adopted almost puritan ideals about functionality and moderation.

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December 29, 2015

Neofuturism, Sustainable

On Preservation vs. Evolution

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December 29, 2015

Neofuturism, Sustainable

By balancing organic shape with clean design, today’s architecture proves that innovation can be both aspirational and sustainable.

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December 22, 2015

Neomodernism

The Case for Useful, Uniform Lines

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December 22, 2015

Neomodernism

What postmodernism paused, neomodernism continued. With greater humility, it has moved us into the age of productivity.

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December 15, 2015

Postmodernism

The Formula for Wonder

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December 15, 2015

Postmodernism

While it was not Postmodernism’s goal to create emoting structures, I can’t help but feel awestruck by their valiant experimentation.

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December 8, 2015

Neofuturism

From Modernism to Tomorrow

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December 8, 2015

Neofuturism

Modernism was borne from industry. Neofuturism is a child of technology. Forms once impossible are now our reality.

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December 1, 2015

Neomodernism

Engineering the Skyscape

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December 1, 2015

Neomodernism

Steel, concrete, and glass, all stretching toward the heavens. Neomodernism was about evoking power and order, none of which would be possible without engineers.

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November 24, 2015

Sustainable

The Return of The Rainbow

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November 24, 2015

Sustainable

Though color is not often considered by contemporary architects, the emergence of recycled materials heralds its return.

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November 17, 2015

Futurism

The 99th Year

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November 17, 2015

Futurism

It’s been ninety-nine years since the decline of futurism, but those long, aggressive lines still find themselves in today’s buildings, some of which evoke an other-worldly presence.

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November 10, 2015

Postmodernism

A More Holistic Approach to Landscape

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November 10, 2015

Postmodernism

Modernists were criticized for not considering the pre-existing skyline. Whether we’ve learned from those mistakes is questionable.

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November 3, 2015

New Objectivity

The Estate: Behind The Semantics of Wealth and Class

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November 3, 2015

New Objectivity

Words change meaning over time, but a building’s design will always hold true to its intent and representation.

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October 27, 2015

Futurism, Sustainable

Unapologetic Art, V. III

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October 27, 2015

Futurism, Sustainable

When you look at any building, you automatically know what function it serves and who it’s meant for. Architecture needs no explanation.

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October 20, 2015

New Objectivity

Australian Functionality

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October 20, 2015

New Objectivity

Some residential buildings in Sydney were modeled after those of the Weimar Republic. Timeless, they serve a larger public.

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October 13, 2015

Neofuturism

Nature's Curve

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October 13, 2015

Neofuturism

Sharp futurist lines had a huge impact on society and the shapes of buildings today.

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October 6, 2015

Postmodernism, Futurism

Living Inside Sculpture

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October 6, 2015

Postmodernism, Futurism

Like art, architecture is subjective. It’s no wonder commercial buildings have more Futurist elements while residential ones are often embellished.

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