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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