Architecture and Design of the Building

Modern Design

• Sleek, smooth surfaces
• Minimalist aesthetic
• Use of reinforced concrete for the structure

Art Nouveau

• Curvilinear forms and structures
• Use of natural motifs and organic shapes
• Integration with the visual flow of the environment

Wooden Influences

• Usage of wood for steps and flooring
• Warm aesthetic contrasted with the coolness of concrete
• Traditional craftsmanship evident in wooden details

Real-World Instances of Styles and Influences

Modern Design

• Villa Savoye by Le Corbusier in France
• Fallingwater by Frank Lloyd Wright in the USA
• Barcelona Pavilion by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in Spain

Art Nouveau

• Casa Batlló by Antoni Gaudí in Spain
• Hôtel Tassel by Victor Horta in Belgium
• Entrance to the Paris Métropolitain by Hector Guimard in France

Wooden Influences

• Hakka Tulou, traditional communal residences in China
• The Japanese Machiya, traditional wooden townhouses
• Scandinavian wooden stave churches