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This document provides an overview of the architectural style of Functionalism. It begins by outlining the learning outcomes of understanding the meaning, history, and characteristics of Functionalism. It describes Functionalism as being determined by practical considerations such as use, material, and structure. Louis Sullivan is noted as coining the phrase "form follows function". The document then lists prominent proponents of Functionalism and provides examples of architectural works representing Functionalism. It closes with a quote noting that design should be sensual and exciting, not just focused on functionality.

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Ar 2181 Toa Group 2 Final

This document provides an overview of the architectural style of Functionalism. It begins by outlining the learning outcomes of understanding the meaning, history, and characteristics of Functionalism. It describes Functionalism as being determined by practical considerations such as use, material, and structure. Louis Sullivan is noted as coining the phrase "form follows function". The document then lists prominent proponents of Functionalism and provides examples of architectural works representing Functionalism. It closes with a quote noting that design should be sensual and exciting, not just focused on functionality.

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AR 2141

THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE 2

CLASS CODE 2710 TTH 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM


REPORT OUTCOME
• UNDERSTAND THE MEANING, HISTORY,
AND CHARACTERISTICS OF
FUNCTIONALISM.

• CITE PROPONENTS AND


ARCHITECTURAL EXAMPLES OF
FUNCTIONALISM.
INTRODUCTORY
“When I was young, all we heard about was
functionalism, functionalism, functionalism.

IT’S NOT ENOUGH. Design should be also


SENSUAL AND EXCITING.”

– Etorre Sottsass
FUNCTIONALISM
FUNCTIONALISM
determined by practical
considerations such as use,
material, and structure...
HISTORY
coined the term,
“Form follows function.”
Architect Louis Sullivan
“aesthetic approach rather than a
matter of design integrity.”
CHARACTERISTICS
• low levels of ornamentation

• extraneous decoration

• prominent display of raw materials.


PROPONENTS
AND
ARCHITECTURAL
EXAMPLES
01
Barcelona Pavilion
02
Unite D'Habitation
03
Tomas Bat'a Memorial
04
The Wainwright Building
05
Veletrzni Palace
06
Dessau Bauhaus
07
Oslo City Hall
08
Sodra Angby
09
Paimio Sanatorium
10
Baba Housing Estate
11
Helsinki Olympic Stadium
12
Villa Mairea
13
Seagram Building
14
Villa Savoye
WRAP-UP
“When I was young, all we heard about was
functionalism, functionalism, functionalism.

IT’S NOT ENOUGH. Design should be also


SENSUAL AND EXCITING.”

– Etorre Sottsass
THANK YOU
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