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Bauhaus was a German art and design school that operated from 1919 to 1933, known for its avant-garde approach to art, design, and architecture. The school was founded by Walter Gropius and aimed to unite art and craft, focusing on creating functional and practical designs accessible to all. The Bauhaus significantly influenced the development of modern art, design, and architecture, and its legacy can still be seen in many aspects of contemporary design.
Stand in front of the Sagrada Família, and you can name it in a second: Gaudí, Barcelona, unfinished for more than a century. Naming it is the easy part. Reading…
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A true coffee table book is not meant to be read from beginning to end. It is intended to be entered, opened at random, absorbed visually, and returned to later….
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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 Ulm School of Design (Hochschule für Gestaltung Ulm), founded in 1953, is a critical institution in the evolution of modern design education. Designed by Swiss architect Max Bill, the…
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It’s not often that a quiet, idyllic village like Erberich, located near Cologne on the western edge of the Bergisches Land, boasts a significant piece of Bauhaus architecture. Yet, nestled…
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For architects, a watch is more than just a functional accessory — it reflects the same design principles they apply in their work. Precision, attention to detail, and aesthetic balance…
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The Bauhaus Building in Dessau, designed by Walter Gropius, is a seminal work in the history of modernist architecture. Completed in 1926, this iconic structure embodies the principles of the…
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In the world of architecture, few buildings have managed to cause as much of a sensation or controversy as the Looshaus in Vienna, built by Adolf Loos, one of the…
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Andrés Casillas, the renowned Mexican architect, has established himself as a cult figure in Mexico’s architectural scene with his discreet strokes that evoke intimacy and wonder. At 89 years old,…
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Mies van der Rohe’s Lake Shore Drive Apartments have been a memorable icon of Chicago’s architectural landscape since their completion in 1951. Synonymous with Modernist design, these twin residential towers…
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In 1938, Walter Gropius completed his family residence in Lincoln, Massachusetts, which marked his first architectural commission in the United States after he began teaching at Harvard University’s Graduate School…
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