Rough Highways & Revolving Towers
The road to neomodernism was rife with rebellion and regard, but ultimately, it represents our globalized world.
The Introduction of Organic Shape
Technology has allowed us to create habitats instead of buildings. Now, it is about expressing ethics and emotion.
Only an Obtuse Facade
Modernism was about glorifying the straight line, but only the greats could use them to play with our perception.
Visions of the Future from Our Past
The industrial revolution allowed architects to move away from history and religion and more towards the future.
Ritual Reprise
As with any new movement, Postmodernism took a step backwards so that it could properly question its predecessor.
Uncover the Weimar
Prior to the second world war, germany had adopted almost puritan ideals about functionality and moderation.
On Preservation vs. Evolution
By balancing organic shape with clean design, today’s architecture proves that innovation can be both aspirational and sustainable.
The Case for Useful, Uniform Lines
What postmodernism paused, neomodernism continued. With greater humility, it has moved us into the age of productivity.
The Formula for Wonder
While it was not Postmodernism’s goal to create emoting structures, I can’t help but feel awestruck by their valiant experimentation.
From Modernism to Tomorrow
Modernism was borne from industry. Neofuturism is a child of technology. Forms once impossible are now our reality.
Engineering the Skyscape
Steel, concrete, and glass, all stretching toward the heavens. Neomodernism was about evoking power and order, none of which would be possible without engineers.
The Return of The Rainbow
Though color is not often considered by contemporary architects, the emergence of recycled materials heralds its return.
The 99th Year
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.
A More Holistic Approach to Landscape
Modernists were criticized for not considering the pre-existing skyline. Whether we’ve learned from those mistakes is questionable.
The Estate: Behind The Semantics of Wealth and Class
Words change meaning over time, but a building’s design will always hold true to its intent and representation.
Unapologetic Art, V. III
When you look at any building, you automatically know what function it serves and who it’s meant for. Architecture needs no explanation.
Australian Functionality
Some residential buildings in Sydney were modeled after those of the Weimar Republic. Timeless, they serve a larger public.
Nature's Curve
Sharp futurist lines had a huge impact on society and the shapes of buildings today.
Living Inside Sculpture
Like art, architecture is subjective. It’s no wonder commercial buildings have more Futurist elements while residential ones are often embellished.