Twentieth century architectural styles: a short introduction
Trying to pick a handful of design movements which typify twentieth century architecture isn’t the easiest of tasks. The century brought with it a pioneering style and movement for every possible creative expression. Ellen Godwin picks some of the boldest architectural movements and the buildings which went on to define the landscape of a century.
Arts & Crafts – Red House, London, UK
Led by William Morris, the Arts & Crafts movement peaked at the beginning of the twentieth century, with its celebration of craftsmanship, handcrafts, and an aversion to the machine-made Industrial Revolution.
The movement reached far beyond architecture to influence aspects of the arts and can still be seen in décor, textiles and architecture. Red House is an early example of the movement but, built for Morris himself, has all the hallmarks associated with Arts & Crafts. Its focus was to recreate the feel for local materials and craftsmanship, with a quaint cottage-like feel that’s also reminiscent of the Gothic-Revival style.
Category: 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, London, Paris, Pre-1930s, Vintage news
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