Modern Architecture

Lauden Sullivan

Characteristics Started to show up around 1920 and still exists

today Main principle “Form follows Function” The concept of “True to Materials” is shown, not

changing a material from how it naturally is. Uses wood, plastics, metals, industrially

produced materials.

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Used all around the world. Can have as many stories from 1 to 120 Three main architects in France, and and in

Germany Most buildings are streamline or look futuristic

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The main elements of design modern architects use are lines and proportion

They use verticle lines in tall buildings to make them look strong.

Proportion, the buildings are taller than they are wide or the opposite

References

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Mandy. " Modern architecture | Jetson Green ." Jetson Green | Design-oriented site for sustainable homes, natural materials, and green technology. . N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Jan. 2013. <http://www.jetsongreen.com/design/modern-architecture>.