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Le Corbusier, Walter Gropius and Mies Van Der Rohe, the reputed Modernist Architects believed that form follows function. We will be studying their theories later on. First, let’s understand what exactly one means by Modern architecture? (Designing Buildings, 2020) (RIBA Architecture)
Modern industry, new materials and technology resulted in modern architecture and its characteristics such as simplicity of forms; functional, flexible, and flowing spaces; exposed structure; visual weightlessness; and lack of ornamentation.
Figure 2: simplicity and flexibility of spaces
Modern architecture is an architectural style that emerged in Europe and later spread to many countries by the practice of many architects between the 1920s and 1950s. It gained its popularity after the World War-II. (Plan N Design) Bauhaus, a German school of art and architecture, made a large impact on the style of modern architecture, such as the 'less is more' principle. It is comprised of key characteristics, including simplicity of form, functionality, clean structure, lack of ornamentation, and rejection of traditional styles. (Study.com)
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