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These are styles that started in and grew out of the modern movement in the first half of the 20th century. While the moderm movement started in Europe, it quickly spread to North Amercia and much of the rest of the world.
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Deconstructivism
Deconstructivism is a branch of Modernism. It shares Modernism's lack of applied ornamentation and other aspects of the Modernist vocabulary. However, rather than being composed simple forms, Deconstructivist buildings often use abstract and non-geometrical forms. They often have no immediately apparent visual logic, often appearing fragmented and having unusual penetrations. The advent of 3D ...
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International Style
The Inernational Style originated in the 1920s as an offshoot from the Bauhaus school of architecture. The International Style is considered the most minimalist form of Modern Architecture. At its outset the International Style represented very much of a rejection of styles that had come before and were popular at that time.

The International Style is characterized by simple, ...
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Structural Expressionism
Structural Expression is a branch of modernism where buildings express their structure on both the inside and outside. A lot of the pleasure of these buildings comes from our ability to see and directly experience how the building is held up. This ability to appreciate the "bones" of the building can lead to a deeper appreciation of and connection with the building.

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