Architectural Styles / 20th-century movement
Modernism
/ˈmɒd.ər.nɪz.əm/noun
From Latin modernus, “of the present.”
Definition
A movement favoring function, simple forms, open plans, minimal ornament, and expressed modern materials such as steel, concrete, and glass.
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Structural & construction notes
Frame structures freed walls from carrying loads, enabling ribbon windows, open floors, and curtain walls. Cantilevers and flat roofs became common features.
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