Modernism in America became very important during the 1920s, some of the most influential designers from this period were Irving Gill and Frank Lloyd Wright.
Irving Gill was an American architect considered a innovator of the modern movement in architecture. He designed multiple buildings which are considered examples of San Diego's best architecture.
The Dodge House
He incorporated the Spanish style into his designs, one his most popular work is The Dodge House. Another great example of his particular design is the La Jolla Woman's Club in San Diego, California. This building exemplifies the use of simple geometrical shapes, arches and columns with minimum ornamentation.
La Jolla Women's Club
Another great founder for this period was Frank Lloyd Wright, one of his most important contributions was the Hollyhock House. What makes this building unique is the use of concrete with cast geometric ornaments.
The Hollyhock House
I really like this style because of the complexity of the structure in the buildings from this period. This style has a cleaner, less ornamented feel and the use of arches, and geometric shapes reminds me of the Spanish style.
C U R R E N T A P P L I C A T I O N S
House on Little Balboa Island inspired by Irving Gill
American Modernism inspired house in Winter Park, Florida
American Modernism Interior Design Inspired
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I found a video of a presentation by the editor of Architectural Record, Suzanne Stephens, it explains in more depth the context of this period and explains the architecture and design of the Farnsworth House, the Eames House and The Glass House.
FROM PAIGE'S BLOG: I liked how she explained Frank Lloyd Wright's project, The Falling Water House, personally it is my favorite project by him as well.
FROM EMILY'S BLOG: She included great examples of modern applications.
FROM EMILY'S BLOG: She included great examples of modern applications.
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