Architecture and Design of the Building

Influences and Components

• International Style
• Bauhaus
• Modern Movement

International Style: 95%

Characteristics include:

• Emphasis on volume over mass
• Use of glass and steel
• Functional forms

Real-life instances:

• Seagram Building, New York
• Villa Savoye, France

Bauhaus: 90%

Characteristics include:

• Simplicity and functionality
• Integration of arts and crafts
• Focus on modern materials

Real-life instances:

• Bauhaus Dessau, Germany
• Fagus Factory, Germany

Modern Movement: 88%

Characteristics include:

• Asymmetry and open spaces
• Elimination of decorative elements
• Incorporation of new technologies

Real-life instances:

• Villa Mairea, Finland
• Glass House, Connecticut