PROTOMODERNISM


Some of the works in this era are predictive of the modernism to come. Many designers, artists and architects of this time believed that decorative motifs are the carriers of meaning  and not necessarily opposed to  artistic expression. Some considered these works to be "avant-garde" which means those who experiment with forms and ideas before they were widely accepted. The design revolution known as the Vienna Secession came about in a period in which there were significant achievements in many fields, including art history, psychology and philosophy.

The Secession Building: An Exhibition Hall



With encouragement from Klimt, Olbrich recieved the commission to design the Secession building, a work that established Olbrich as a major force in Australian design and a progressive architect. The Secession Building was formed from pure geometries.


Austrian Post Office Savings Bank

The Post Office Savings Bank was designed by Otto Wagner. It is made of glass and aluminum and is one of the monuments of the early modern movement. It resembles a church  with a double-height central nave, complete with clerestory, and side isles. The floor is also made out of translucent glass bricks.

Current Applications

Peer Review

Savannah: I really like your current application pictures. The second one in particular. It has many geometric shapes and I like how it is really open. The openess reminds me of the ceiling in the Post Office Savings Bank.

Sara: I've come across the Minimalist documentary that you are talking about but I haven't stopped to watch it. With that said, I don't think I could live in a tiny house but maybe watching that documentary will open my mind a little bit. I like the idea that it talks about a small apartment and how to make the most out of it. I believe as a designer that is something we should be aware of! I think I'll watch it soon! Thanks for the suggestion!