Modern architecture is the architectural style that dominated the Western world between the 1930s and the 1960s and was characterized by an analytical and functional approach to building design.

Architecture in the 20th century was defined by a single dominant style: modernism. This design movement transformed the ...

Some would say it's the fresh air, peace and quiet, and some the constant closeness to nature; nonetheless, we all agree there’s something unique about the countryside. As you step inside a farmhouse, ...

In this video, we look at modern house ideas that stand out in 2023. The designers of these modern houses do a great job at ...

From reconnecting with nature to the practice of "emotional design," 2025 will bring some unique trends in architecture. The outlook for activity among architectural and design firms was positive in ...

Humans are psychologically wired to prefer curved, soft forms, which our brains associate with safety, calm, and nature. In contrast, sharp, angular (or rectilinear) designs can trigger a mild, ...

Besides providing external protection, natural ventilation, insulation and energy efficiency, the presence of façades enhances the building’s personality and character. Among the different types of ...

Throughout much of the 20th century, a unique interdisciplinary conversation unfolded at Yale concerning the role of time and history in modern art and architecture. It was an ongoing discussion among ...

In a remarkable convergence of creative genius and technological advancement, some of the world’s most acclaimed works of architecture were built in a period of just 20 years. This period, from ...

The Aluminaire House drew crowds, and ridicule, in 1931. After several moves and a brush with demolition, it has found a home in Southern California. By Jori Finkel Reporting from Palm Springs, Calif.

Program: The architects preserved a four-bedroom, four-bathroom midcentury modern house, designed in 1962 by Ulrich Franzen, particularly notable for its fieldstone walls and expanses of glass. Over ...