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The word \u201cmodern\u201d has been used as an adjective for many things throughout history. The word is derived from Latin and dates back to the 16th<\/sup> century. This means that for five centuries, people have been describing new concepts as \u201cmodern.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s been phrases like \u201cmodern music,\u201d \u201cmodern art,\u201d and \u201cmodern style\u201d thrown around since the inception of this word. So, how do we define things that are \u201cmodern\u201d and when does something stop being \u201cmodern\u201d? Perhaps, that is why one may think there is not a consensus on what \u201cmodern architecture\u201d truly consists of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With time, what we consider \u201cmodern\u201d often changes. What was considered \u201cmodern architecture\u201d in the 20th<\/sup> century is a far cry from what is considered \u201cmodern architecture\u201d in the 21st<\/sup> century. Much of the architecture in the 20th<\/sup> century, which was often an homage to past styles, has been rejected by modern architects, who set out to forge their own path for design. This begs the question, now, in 2022: What defines \u201cmodern architecture?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MODERN BUILDING MATERIALS<\/strong>
When taking into account what has changed in architecture over the years, one of the most obvious answers is building materials. The advent of manufactured steel and durable glass has revolutionized how structures are built and look. One has to look no further than a skyscraper to see an example of how drastically different buildings look from a century ago. While steel was originally used to establish the internal structure, it has become more evident in exteriors with exposed steel-framed buildings<\/a>, and thus a newer element of modern architecture. Glass, which was first used just for windows, now makes up the entire fa\u00e7ade in many modern buildings<\/a> and allows for another element of modern design, which is natural light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OPEN SPACE<\/strong>
Anyone who has ever stayed in an old hotel or watched a game in an old stadium can tell you that modern architecture embraces the idea of open space as opposed to the buildings of the past. Functionality and efficiency still play large roles in the designs of modern buildings, however, many architects now allow for expansive open areas. This trend is most evident in office buildings, where open floor plans have become the preferred layout.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MINIMALIST DESIGN<\/strong>
The level of detail in modern design is incredibly simple<\/a> compared to almost every other era of architecture. Whether it be the Romans, Greeks, or even 20th<\/sup> Century American architecture, intricate designs dominated not only the exteriors of buildings, but the interiors as well. The adverse is true for modern architecture which boasts simple designs of both. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CLEAN LINES<\/strong>
Bold and simplistic geometric shapes have become the calling card of modern architecture, especially for the exteriors of modern buildings. These buildings feature obvious inspiration from the Art Deco movement which began in the mid-1920\u2019s. Basic flat roofs and clean angles are drawn from classic mid-century modern<\/a> looks made famous by architects like Walter Gropius, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and Frank Lloyd Wright. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The word \u201cmodern\u201d has been used as an adjective for many things throughout history. The word is derived from Latin and dates back to the 16th century. 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