Monolithic Modernity

From low-income housing to luxury condominiums, the high rise building has been a consistent staple in modern architecture.

ModernismDeveloper WXFebruary 16, 2016rome, modern, howard myers

Rough Highways & Revolving Towers

The road to neomodernism was rife with rebellion and regard, but ultimately, it represents our globalized world.

NeomodernismDeveloper WXFebruary 10, 2016alistair alves

The Introduction of Organic Shape

Technology has allowed us to create habitats instead of buildings. Now, it is about expressing ethics and emotion.

Sustainable, NeofuturismDeveloper WXFebruary 2, 2016francois li-williams, organic, shapes

Only an Obtuse Facade

Modernism was about glorifying the straight line, but only the greats could use them to play with our perception.

ModernismDeveloper WXJanuary 26, 2016la emiliana, facade, lines

Visions of the Future from Our Past

The industrial revolution allowed architects to move away from history and religion and more towards the future.

FuturismDeveloper WXJanuary 19, 2016history, ryuko solomon

Ritual Reprise

As with any new movement, Postmodernism took a step backwards so that it could properly question its predecessor.

PostmodernismDeveloper WXJanuary 12, 2016art, anya lee, perspectives

Uncover the Weimar

Prior to the second world war, germany had adopted almost puritan ideals about functionality and moderation.

New ObjectivityDeveloper WXJanuary 5, 2016weimar, wwII, joachim l. blau

On Preservation vs. Evolution

By balancing organic shape with clean design, today’s architecture proves that innovation can be both aspirational and sustainable.

Neofuturism, SustainableDeveloper WXDecember 29, 2015art, idealism, farah hendricks, shapes

The Case for Useful, Uniform Lines

What postmodernism paused, neomodernism continued. With greater humility, it has moved us into the age of productivity.

NeomodernismDeveloper WXDecember 22, 2015rational, beautiful, walt zeigler

The Formula for Wonder

While it was not Postmodernism’s goal to create emoting structures, I can’t help but feel awestruck by their valiant experimentation.

PostmodernismDeveloper WXDecember 15, 2015physical poetry, deolinda souza

From Modernism to Tomorrow

Modernism was borne from industry. Neofuturism is a child of technology. Forms once impossible are now our reality.

NeofuturismDeveloper WXDecember 8, 2015forms, shapes, vincent solmssen

Engineering the Skyscape

Steel, concrete, and glass, all stretching toward the heavens. Neomodernism was about evoking power and order, none of which would be possible without engineers.

NeomodernismDeveloper WXDecember 2, 2015engineering, power, kendra baker

The Return of The Rainbow

Though color is not often considered by contemporary architects, the emergence of recycled materials heralds its return.

SustainableDeveloper WXNovember 25, 2015color, recycled materials, ramón artiga

The 99th Year

It’s been ninety-nine years since the decline of futurism, but those long, aggressive lines still find themselves in today’s buildings, some of which evoke an other-worldly presence.

FuturismDeveloper WXNovember 18, 2015christopher pope, space, sacred

A More Holistic Approach to Landscape

Modernists were criticized for not considering the pre-existing skyline. Whether we’ve learned from those mistakes is questionable.

PostmodernismDeveloper WXNovember 11, 2015holistic, landscape, aurelianus

The Estate: Behind The Semantics of Wealth and Class

Words change meaning over time, but a building’s design will always hold true to its intent and representation.

New ObjectivityDeveloper WXNovember 4, 2015semantics, spirit, james von raske

Unapologetic Art, V. III

When you look at any building, you automatically know what function it serves and who it’s meant for. Architecture needs no explanation.

Futurism, SustainableDeveloper WXOctober 27, 2015art, plato, stella newman

Australian Functionality

Some residential buildings in Sydney were modeled after those of the Weimar Republic. Timeless, they serve a larger public.

New ObjectivityDeveloper WXOctober 20, 2015timelessness, sydney, weimar, jong mi kim

Nature's Curve

Sharp futurist lines had a huge impact on society and the shapes of buildings today.

NeofuturismDeveloper WXOctober 14, 2015bridgette barnabas, nature, shapes

Living Inside Sculpture

Like art, architecture is subjective. It’s no wonder commercial buildings have more Futurist elements while residential ones are often embellished.

Postmodernism, FuturismDeveloper WXOctober 6, 2015yannick lémieux, sculpture, subjectivity

Based in Sydney, Australia, Foundry is a blog by Rebecca Thao. Her posts explore modern architecture through photos and quotes by influential architects, engineers, and artists.