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The architecture of the 1940s was marked by a number of different styles that were influenced by the time’s political, economic, and technological changes. These styles were used to create a wide range of structures, including public buildings, private homes, and commercial structures. The architecture of the 1940s reflects the economic and technological changes of the time and continues to be an important source of inspiration for contemporary architects and designers.
Art Deco | International Style | Modernism | Streamline Moderne
Completed in 1949, Baker House at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is one of Alvar Aalto’s most significant works outside Finland. Commissioned at a time when American universities were…
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Designed in 1940 and completed in 1941, Chamberlain Cottage represents a critical moment in Marcel Breuer and Walter Gropius’s adaptation of European modernism to the American landscape. Commissioned by Harvard…
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The Luis Barragán House and Studio, also known as Casa Luis Barragán, is a seminal work of architecture in Mexico City. Designed and inhabited by the renowned Mexican architect, the…
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Richard Neutra, an emblematic figure of 20th-century Architecture, excelled in blending technology, aesthetics, and the nuances of the natural environment into his designs. Among his illustrious works, the Kaufmann House…
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In 1940, Peder Vilhelm Jensen-Klint completed the Grundtvig’s Church in Copenhagen’s Bispebjerg district. The structure is a rare embodiment of Expressionist architecture, a style known for its emotional intensity and…
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Amancio Williams (1913-1989), though many of his designs never materialized, remains a towering figure in Argentine architecture. His most acclaimed work, the “Casa sobre el Arroyo“, or the Bridge House,…
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Nestled in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles stands the Eames House, also known as Case Study House No. 8. It is more than just a work of mid-century…
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Nestled in the heart of São Paulo, Brazil, the Vilanova Artigas House stands as a monument to one of the city’s most celebrated architects, João Batista Vilanova Artigas. At first…
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If you aren’t familiar with the life and work of Frank Lloyd Wright, it’s time to find out more about the man that left a lasting impression on the world…
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The Glass House is a renowned architectural landmark designed by Philip Johnson, located in New Canaan, Connecticut. It is considered a masterpiece of the International Style. Its innovative use of…
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João Batista Vilanova Artigas was a Brazilian modernist architect. Born in Curitiba, Artigas is considered one of the most important names in the architectural history of São Paulo, and the…
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Completed in 1940, the Villa Mairea is a magnificent example of modernist architecture designed and built by the renowned Finnish architect Alvar Aalto. Commissioned by Harry and Maire Gullichsen, this…
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Built-in 1946 by Japanese Architect Togo Murano, the World Peace Memorial Cathedral is a Catholic Catholic Church constructed in remembrance of the A-bomb, the war victims, and also to pray…
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