Functionalism architecture

Architects are working new angles on this so-solid material.

Manas Bhatia on Instagram: "Another brick in the wall... . Created with #midjourney, enhanced with #kreaai by @manasbhatiadesign . Exposed brick architecture is appreciated for its rustic, industrial, and authentic appeal, often used in modern and historic settings alike. In India, Laurie Baker pioneered this style, emphasizing cost-effective, environmentally sustainable construction using local materials. Known as the "Gandhi of architecture," Baker creatively employed brick for its thermal…

Image 12 of 21 from gallery of Atelier Lapidus House / Arrhov Frick Arkitektkontor. Photograph by Mikael Olsson

1. One of the last fully functioning former Woolworth’s luncheonettes On Feb. 22, 1879, 141 years ago this weekend, F.W. Woolworth opened his first five-and-dime store, in Utica, New York. At its peak, Woolworth’s would have around 5,000 stores, and become a symbol of America, before the end

You have most likely heard the term "form follows function" but do you know where the term came from? Louis Sullivan, often regarded as the father of modern architecture in the US, coined the term in his 1896 essay titled "The Tall Office Building Artistically Considered."

Check out this guide to Tel Avivs UNESCO-listed Bauhaus district where you can find a multitude of buildings characterised by functionality and clean...

Completed in 1963 by Hall & Mackenzie, The Japanese-inspired Fletcher House is in mint condition—and it’s packed with custom details.

Image 14 of 26 from gallery of Pompidou Centre Hosts "Le Corbusier: The Measures of Man" Exhibition. Maison Guiette. Image Courtesy of ADAGP, Paris 2015; © Maury