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André Wogenscky
André Wogenscky (3 June 1916 – 5 August 2004) was a French Modern architecture, Modernist architect and member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts. He was the designer of the Holiday Inn Beirut, which was damaged during the Lebanese Civil War and which remains in a dilapidated state. References 20th-century French architects Modernist architects from France 1916 births 2004 deaths People from Remiremont Members of the Académie des beaux-arts École des Beaux-Arts alumni {{France-architect-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Modern Architecture
Modern architecture, also called modernist architecture, or the modern movement, is an architectural movement and style that was prominent in the 20th century, between the earlier Art Deco and later postmodern movements. Modern architecture was based upon new and innovative technologies of construction (particularly the use of glass, steel, and concrete); the principle functionalism (i.e. that form should follow function); an embrace of minimalism; and a rejection of ornament. According to Le Corbusier, the roots of the movement were to be found in the works of Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, while Mies van der Rohe was heavily inspired by Karl Friedrich Schinkel. The movement emerged in the first half of the 20th century and became dominant after World War II until the 1980s, when it was gradually replaced as the principal style for institutional and corporate buildings by postmodern architecture. Origins Modern architecture emerged at the end of the 19th century from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
