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 Mid Century Modernism Architecture Flat roofs with angular details and asymmetrical profiles were popular during the 1950-1960 This was the first use of bi-level structures and had indoor and outdoor spaces brought together more.  Brought it warm and earthy color schemes Furniture  Plastic, resin, metal composites, laminates, and fiberglass were the main materials used for the furnitures Joseph Eichler Real-estate developer was inspired by frank Lloyd Wright and created 11000 homes, mostly with a frame roofs Eero Saarienen Womb chair Knoll Hans and Florence Knoll and had many famous designers work for them  offered office systems, furniture, textiles, and commercial accessories Charles and Ray Eames   "I never gave up painting, I just changed my palette" -Ray Eames They considered ergonomic factors in furniture design and designed for Herman Miller Experimented with the development of molded plywood for chairs used modern materials Herman Miller Is a Desig...

 Modernism started in Germany and France  Many people moved to America during the World Wars designers moved when Bauhaus closed Frank Lloyd Wright His work wasn't included in the exhibition of "The International Style" His early work was already considered history and thus did not fit the concept of modernism Hollyhock House Constructed and designed for Aline Barnsdall This was during his Japanese years Elaborate Terraces and garden La Miniatura the Millard House was the most successful of his houses during this period It was a massive concrete block cast with decorative patterned face with a repeat pattern SC Johnson Company Office Building was known for the non-residential projects open office area that most of the space was dedicated to the furniture design from this building was one of the most successful of all of his furniture designs.  Rudolph Schindler He had a collaborative relationship with Wright but ended due to a conflict His work represented the prototype o...

Rise of the decorator  1925 was the world fair in paris  functionalists and decorators were the main contributors  Elsie de Wolfe  Restored Victorian interiors into light and bright spaces using French furniture Professional woman who helped interior design became a separate entity from architecture She opened the way for women to enter the interior design profession Characteristics and style she rebelled against the traditional Victorian Era home interior style she proposed that the residential home should reflect the woman of the home's personality her design style was promoted as a "blueprint" of modern residential design  practicality, comfort, beauty and quality lighting were her core values Methods and materials use of quality lighting included daylighting and a variety of lighting fixtures fresh color were used in fabric, rugs, and furniture a lot of white exotic animal prints were used for upholstery there was a generous use of mirrors to expand lighting...

 Industrial Design Studies how humans interact with devices and environments solving problems of design and usage Design that has an interest in industrial production describes a new profession that would focus on products for industry less emphasis on aesthetic goals during an economic depression It has a blend of Art Deco ornamentation with slick formats of streamlining Zeppelins were made during this time period Adopted after ware for transportation vehicles Raymond Loewy was an industrial designer who was self educated one of his most major works was the S--1 Locomotive Studebaker starlight Electrolux vacuum cleaner Henderson Gilbert Rohde Furniture designer and industrial designer He introduced modernism to Herman miller in the 1930s Major works included: Industrial chests Chrome chairs Industrial style clocks Russel Write Characteristics and style: table at the center of a house designed from the center outwards designed informal residential designs. Art Deco Started in the 1...

The Emergence of Modernism historical background World war 1 lasted from July 1914 to November 1918 There was a chance to redesign after the war Art Nouveau and Prairie Style contributes to Modernism Movement  Frank Lloyd Wright First Major Modern Architect "Architecture of Democracy" Incorporated private areas of the house and illustrated manipulation of grid with the art glass and wall tiles Designed open office concept that is still used today International Style major architectural style that emerged in 1920-30s "the expression of volume rather than mass, the emphasis on balance rather than preconceived symmetry and the expulsion of applied ornament" Common characteristics Radical simplification of form rejection of ornamentation adoption of glass, steel, and concrete as preferred materials transparency of buildings construction- called the honest expression of structure acceptance of industrialized mass-production techniques Walter Gropius Architect of the Bauh...