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Rough Highways & Revolving Towers

Added on February 9, 2016 by brandon spiegel.

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

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In Neomodernism Tags alistair alves

The Introduction of Organic Shape

Added on February 2, 2016 by brandon spiegel.

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

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In Sustainable, Neofuturism Tags francois li-williams, organic, shapes

Only an Obtuse Facade

Added on January 26, 2016 by brandon spiegel.

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

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In Modernism Tags la emiliana, facade, lines

Visions of the Future from Our Past

Added on January 19, 2016 by brandon spiegel.

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

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In Futurism Tags history, ryuko solomon

Ritual Reprise

Added on January 12, 2016 by brandon spiegel.

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

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In Postmodernism Tags art, anya lee, perspectives

Uncover the Weimar

Added on January 5, 2016 by brandon spiegel.

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

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In New Objectivity Tags weimar, wwII, joachim l. blau

On Preservation vs. Evolution

Added on December 29, 2015 by brandon spiegel.

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

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In Neofuturism, Sustainable Tags art, idealism, farah hendricks, shapes

The Case for Useful, Uniform Lines

Added on December 22, 2015 by brandon spiegel.

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

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In Neomodernism Tags rational, beautiful, walt zeigler

The Formula for Wonder

Added on December 15, 2015 by brandon spiegel.

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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In Postmodernism Tags physical poetry, deolinda souza

From Modernism to Tomorrow

Added on December 8, 2015 by brandon spiegel.

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

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In Neofuturism Tags forms, shapes, vincent solmssen

Engineering the Skyscape

Added on December 1, 2015 by brandon spiegel.

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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In Neomodernism Tags engineering, power, kendra baker

The Return of The Rainbow

Added on November 24, 2015 by brandon spiegel.

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

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In Sustainable Tags color, recycled materials, ramón artiga

The 99th Year

Added on November 17, 2015 by brandon spiegel.

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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In Futurism Tags christopher pope, space, sacred

A More Holistic Approach to Landscape

Added on November 10, 2015 by brandon spiegel.

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

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In Postmodernism Tags holistic, landscape, aurelianus

The Estate: Behind The Semantics of Wealth and Class

Added on November 3, 2015 by brandon spiegel.

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

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In New Objectivity Tags semantics, spirit, james von raske

Unapologetic Art, V. III

Added on October 27, 2015 by brandon spiegel.

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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In Futurism, Sustainable Tags art, plato, stella newman

Australian Functionality

Added on October 20, 2015 by brandon spiegel.

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

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In New Objectivity Tags timelessness, sydney, weimar, jong mi kim

Quiksilver Mural

Added on April 13, 2013 by brandon spiegel.

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

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