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3 days ago · Its dynamic composition, asymmetrical plan, smooth white walls set with horizontal windows, and flat roof are features associated with the so-called International Style of the 1920s. Gropius resigned as director of the Bauhaus in 1928 to return to practice privately as an architect in Berlin.
2 days ago · Hagia Sophia ( lit. ' Holy Wisdom '; Turkish: Ayasofya; Greek: Ἁγία Σοφία, romanized : Hagía Sofía; Latin: Sancta Sapientia ), officially the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque (Turkish: Ayasofya-i Kebir Cami-i Şerifi ), [3] is a mosque, a former church, and a major cultural and historical site in Istanbul, Turkey.
- 82 m (269 ft)
3 days ago · Art Deco was a truly international style, but its dominance ended with the beginning of World War II and the rise of the strictly functional and unadorned styles of modern architecture and the International Style of architecture that followed.
- Global
- c. 1910s–1950s
3 days ago · Chinese architecture is the embodiment of an architectural style that has developed over millennia in China and has influenced architecture throughout East Asia. Since its emergence during the early ancient era, the structural principles of its architecture have remained largely unchanged. The main changes involved diverse decorative details.
4 days ago · Updated: May 7, 2024. From the ancient city layouts to modern urban design, grids have played an integral role in shaping architectural landscapes around the world. This article explores the evolution and enduring importance of grid systems in architecture, tracing their historical origins and their application across various epochs and cultures.
4 days ago · Art Deco | International Style | Bauhaus | Art Nouveau. Architecture, Residential Architecture. Rudolf Schindler House in Los Angeles. May 13, 2024. The Schindler House, also known as the Kings Road House, pioneered modernist architecture in the early days. Designed by Rudolf Schindler in 1921 and completed in 1922, this structure in…
4 days ago · The International Style building sits over Grand Central Terminal and features stunning views of Park Avenue. William Zeckendorf, who headed Webb & Knapp Inc., proposed in 1954 an...
