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Thank the lord I’m almost done I could fall asleep

God this is getting repetitive

God this is so interesting to analyze for my essay

Literally finishing this reading for school but screw it I’m including it in my records here LOL

"A 'Bauhaus style' would have been a confession of failure and a return to that very stagnation and devitalizing inertia which I had called it into being into combat"

"the unification of architectural components would have the salutary effects of imparting that homogenous character to our towns which is the distinguishing mark of a superior urban culture" WRONGGGGGG

"for whereas building is merely a matter of methods and materials, architecture implies the mastery of space" damn he kinda ate with that

The New Architecture and the Bauhaus is about how to create a standardized yet aesthetically and functionally superior architecture that meets the needs of modern society. Gropius saw mass production and industrialization not as threats but as tools that architects and designers could use to create efficient, affordable, and beautiful buildings.

Architecture and Democracy
The new architecture should reflect democratic values by creating affordable, efficient housing and public buildings.
Good design should not be a privilege of the elite but available to all.

The End of Ornamentation
Gropius criticizes excessive decoration and argues that beauty comes from the honest expression of materials and structure.
Simple, geometric forms and clear functionality define modernist design

The Machine as a Tool for Creativity:
Architecture should be interdisciplinary, integrating engineering, art, and design.
The Bauhaus method encouraged teamwork between different fields.

The Role of the Architect in Society
Architects should not be isolated artists but rather problem-solvers working for the betterment of society.
Design should be practical, accessible, and serve the needs of the people.

The Principles of the Bauhaus:
The Bauhaus school sought to unify art, architecture, and industry.
Emphasis on function over ornamentation.
The use of modern materials like steel, glass, and concrete.

The Need for a New Architecture: modern perspective on new technological architecture. Gropius argues that traditional architectural forms are outdated and unable to meet the needs of modern society.
The rise of industrialization and mass production requires a fresh approach to design.

fresh input on archeticture be established.what What interests me still more, it proceeds to observe that what applies to archicture equally applies in those fields of design which relate to things

​"The New Architecture and the Bauhaus" is a seminal work by Walter Gropius, first published in 1935, in which he outlines the principles of modern architecture and discusses the philosophy behind the Bauhaus movement. The 1965 edition offers insights into the evolution of architectural thought and the integration of art, technology, and society