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Functionalism

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Functionalism originated in Germany in the 20's of last century in the interior architecture school "Bauhaus" and still inherently associated with this name. Functionalism in architecture was a reflection of the process of industrialization of European society and resonates with the principles of the conveyor by architectural forms. Functionalist style was fundamental in creating residential apartment buildings during a mass for the city. Buildings of concrete, iron, glass and less brick, growing entire neighborhoods in residential areas - typical construction period of functionalism in architecture. The basic postulate - at home - machines for living. Windows should be a source of light, the rooms located so that it was convenient to go from the kitchen to the bedroom, and get out of the bedroom to the bathroom. All designed to perform only the assigned function room, no more. Decorative and excess non-existent. All forms - very geometric with right angles, with no breaks or curved lines. Apartment-like hives, houses with flat roofs and windows are often continuous strip, especially in industrial buildings. All in a functional interior limited function of a piece of furniture. Furniture has the same geometric shape as the layout of the apartment. Deviations from clear rectangular possible only when the designer wanted to replicate in the human body form furniture - ergonomics is another distinctive feature of functionalism. The interior in the functionalist style suits a modern and practical for people who stay at home only for the satisfaction of basic needs - shelter and sleep. Such spaces are easy to create in the space of modern typical urban buildings, as well as ultrapopulyarnyh lofts. Functionalism sway as style industrial buildings and the current factory building, converted for residential space as well can not emphasize the advantages of style - straightforward, clean shapes and colors, the lack of surplus and industrial charm converted into living space. Photos functional interiors collection site salon.ru give the opportunity to experience a different interpretation of functionalism professionals in the field of design and architecture on both sides of the ocean.

Epoch Design (after the mid XX century)

design era (the period in which we live, modern, when the design is fully formed as an art form and a profession).

Functionalism.

Epoch Design.

Vladimir Ivanov

Architecture

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