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Constructivism is an early 20th-century architectural and artistic movement that originated in Soviet Russia, emphasizing abstraction, functionality, and a focus on materials. It combined modern engineering principles with a social agenda, aiming to create designs that would serve the needs of a new socialist society. Constructivist architecture often featured bold geometric shapes, industrial materials like steel and glass, and an absence of ornamentation, reflecting the desire to build a romantic, forward-thinking environment.
Situated on Krivoarbatsky Lane in Moscow, the Melnikov House is a solitary icon of personal vision within the collectivist backdrop of early Soviet architecture. Designed and built between 1927 and…
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The Narkomfin Building in Moscow, designed by architects Moisei Ginzburg and Ignaty Milinis between 1928 and 1930, is a landmark in modernist architecture. A bold experiment in communal living, the…
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Conceived by Fernando Higueras in 1960, the Spanish Cultural Heritage Institute in Madrid, colloquially known as “La Corona de Espinas” (The Crown of Thorns), is celebrated for its distinctive fusion…
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