The International Style – Functional Modern-Minimalist
Overview
A glamorous, geometric style that combines rich materials and stylized symmetry from the 1920s–30s.
Key Characteristics
– Origin: France, Germany
– Space Logic: Structured
– Form Logic: Symmetrical
– Ornamentation: Clean, no ornateness.
– Surface Treatment: Solid hues, mostly non-patterned.
– Color Palette: Muted
– Materials: Steel, glass, and reinforced concrete
– Atmosphere: Calm
GDR Classification
– Archetype Code: PM
– Sub-Archetype: Modern Minimalist
– PAD Class: Archetypal
– Core Traits: Structured | Symmetrical | Clean | Solid
– Style Family: Modern Minimalist
– Period: Early 20th Century
– Region: Europe → Global
Iconic Examples
– Le Corbusier – Villa Savoye
– Walter Gropius – Bauhaus Dessau
– Mies van der Rohe – Farnsworth House
Typological Patterns
– Open floorplans
– Rectilinear geometry
– Flat roofs and ribbon windows
Quiz Mapping
This style matches users who:
– Prefer order, clarity, and simplicity
– Gravitate toward clean lines and functionalism
– Score high on Minimalism, Symmetry, and Function
Related Styles
– Midcentury Modern (PM)
– Brutalism (PM)
– Neo-Minimalism (PM)
– Bauhaus (PM, ME bridge)
External Resources
Gallery
Visual Gallery (Coming Soon)
(Moodboard, plans, elevations)
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