From the “starchitect” to “architecture for the 99%,” we are witnessing a shift of focus in the field of architecture. However, it’s in the education system where these ideas really take root and grow. This sea change inspired us to explore past movements, influenced by economic shifts, war and the introduction of new technologies, and take a closer look at the bauhaus movement.
Often associated with being anti-industrial, the Arts and Crafts Movement had dominated the field before the start of the Bauhaus in 1919. The Bauhaus’ focus was to merge design with industry, providing well designed products for the many.
The Bauhaus not only impacted design and architecture on an international level, but also revolutionized the way design schools conceptualize education as a means of imparting an integrated design approach where form follows function.
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The Seagram, Chicago? NY guys..
Very good little piece. The first place I went to in Berlin. Where does it say that the Seagram is in Chicago? Can’t find it Chris.
Thanks Chris, the location for the Seagram has been fixed!
you left out john johansen. he was the best of the harvard 5.
cool graphics, though.
That building you draw is not the school in Berlin. It’s a museum built in 1976-79. Looks nice but seems to have many mistakes.
Too concise and missing info. Nice graphics but leaves a lot of questions…
Caterina,
Infographics don’t contain complete information. IF you want more detail, look for other references.
Just some things you didn’t mention:
Henry van de Velde and Großherzoglich-Sächsische Kunstschule Weimar which was there at the starting point,
and Hannes Meyer, the swiss architect who was the director of the Bauhaus in the time between Gropius and Mies.
Thanks Claus, I’ve noted the gap in the director’s timeline but coudn’t remember Meyer’s name!
Hans Meyer
how about herbert bayer???
surely a high influence on the international style in print??