For many, The concept of modern architecture evokes images of futuristic buildings from the middle of the century at the top of the Hollywood hills or in the Californian deserts of Palm Springs. This is normal, since one of the icons of this architectural style is the Case Study, many of them created through the program Arts & Architecture from 1945 that challenged American architects to Explore new construction techniques To create affordable and replicable homes for the mass market. However, the modernist design movement is much older, deep and varied than the stereotype of houses with windows built on a cliff.
Modern architecture has its origins in the enthusiasm and opportunities provided by the industrial revolution In Europe at the end of the 19th century, and continued its exploration until the early 1970s worldwide. Over time, many were naming and listing the principles of this architectural style, including the famous French architect Le Corbusier in his five points of the International style 1923: Pilotis (pillars), open spaces, facades without restrictions, horizontal windows and flat ceilings with gardens. Each of these details contributed to the development of modern architecture until reaching great beauty. This long and broad vision DTechnology -based design contributed to the progress of architecture and the proliferation of their democratic ideas worldwide. Here are a pilgrimage to see some of his best works.