Architectural style : Bauhaus Architecture
Bauhaus architecture’s characteristics include functional
shapes, abstract shapes used sparingly for decoration , simple colour schemes,
holistic design, and basic industrial materials like concrete, steel, and
glass.
The Bauhaus was founded in 1919 in the city of Weimar by German architect Walter Gropius (1883–1969). Its core objective was a radical concept: to reimagine the material world to reflect the unity of all the arts.
Key Elements of Bauhaus Architecture
Not all Bauhaus buildings look alike. They can be angular and linear or feature curved balconies and round corners. But here are some essential common characteristics:
- Eschewing ornamentation to focus on simple, rational, functional design
- A focus on simple geometric forms such as the triangle, square, and circle
- Asymmetry favored over symmetry
- Use of steel, glass, concrete, and other modern materials
- Flat roofs
- Glass curtain walls
- Smooth façades
References
Winton, A.G. (1AD) The Bauhaus, 1919–1933: Essay: The Metropolitan Museum of Art: Heilbrunn timeline of art history, The Met’s Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History. Available at: https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/bauh/hd_bauh.htm (Accessed: 16 December 2023).
Hohenadel, K. (2022) What is Bauhaus Architecture?, The Spruce. Available at: https://www.thespruce.com/what-is-bauhaus-architecture-4784133 (Accessed: 16 December 2023).
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