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The idea of integration between art and architecture dates back to the very origin of the discipline, however, it took on a new meaning and social purpose during the Avant-Garde movement of the early twentieth century, becoming one of the most defining characteristics of Modernism. This close relationship is evident in the works of some of the greatest modern architects, such as Mies van der Rohe, Le Corbusier, and Oscar Niemeyer, to name a few.
Needless to say, modernism emerged from an expectation of moral and material reconstruction of a world devastated by war, serving as a tool to strengthen a collective identity and, consequently, the bond between the city and its inhabitants. In this context, artistic expression is used as a tool to shape the emotional life of the user, to which art and architecture combined can give a new meaning, offering a place that represents a sense of community, in addition to function and technique.
Environmentalism is replacing formalism in architecture says Joseph Grima
Young architects are rejecting cookie-cutter modernism in favour of approaches that prioritise conserving the earth s resources according to Joseph Grima, who has written a manifesto calling for a new type of non-extractive architecture.
Space Caviar co-founder Grima argued that architects increasingly see the discipline as a form of stewardship of the natural environment rather than a compositional exercise, as they become aware of the damage that construction is doing to the planet. There is a different attitude emerging, which is not based on the kinds of pre-conditions that might have been 100 years ago, said Grima, saying that modernism s top-down approach is increasingly being challenged.
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World’s Fairs seem to be a memory of the distant past. These mega-scale events once brought us culinary staples, technological advancements, and introduced some of the most notable examples of architecture and landmarks that impact how we think about design and construction even in the present day. Throughout the numerous fairs and expos that were held, architectural discourse itself significantly advanced and the pomp and circumstance that surrounded these muscular flexes of international innovation reimagined what life would be like in the decades to come.
The ability for a nation to host a World’s Fair was once considered an honor. It was an opportunity to present ideas and experimentation in a way that encouraged competition on a global scale. Every country that participated carefully curated a highly detailed experience, which meant that the stage was set for architects to break their traditional boundaries of practice to explore more conceptual or futuristic ideas.
Are World s Fairs a Thing of the Past? The Role that Architecture Played on One of History s Biggest Stages archdaily.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from archdaily.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.