Title: Guide to Modern Architecture — Archisoup | Architecture Guides & Resources
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Content: It shall also take a look at the principles of modern architecture, a breakdown of its movements, and focus on the difference between modern and contemporary architecture. Finally, it shall look at iconic modern buildings and iconic modern architects. What is modern architecture? Modern architecture, or modernistic architecture, is architecture defined by the use of innovative and new construction technologies, especially the use of steel, reinforced concrete, and glass. The central idea in modern architecture is that form should follow function and embrace minimalism. There is also a clear rejection of ornament in modernistic architecture. Modern architecture became dominant after the 2nd World War when it was taken as the main style for corporate and institutional buildings. Origins of modern architecture
The modern architecture movement started at the end of the 19th century. During this period, there was a revolution of technology, building materials, and engineering. The building construction industry moved away from traditional architectural styles to invent something functional and new.