New style of philosophy of architecture- Design of 20th century.

Analytical approach to the function of building.

Strictly rational use of (often new) materials.

Openness to structural innovation.

Rejection of traditional architecture & elimination of ornament.

Group of styles of architecture emerged in 1st half of 20th century.

Based upon the new technologies of construction, particularly the use of glass, steel & concrete.

Characteristics

Form follows function- Luis Sullivan.

Simplicity & clarity of forms, truth to materials.

Materials at 90 degrees to each other, use of industrially produced materials.

Adoption of machine aesthetics.

Development

Early example of iron & glass construction “ the crystal palace