One common criticism of modern architects such as Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius is that while their goals might have been laudable, the execution and physical manifestation of their beliefs is somehow disconnected from the culture in which it grew out of. As 'ineffective' as critics might say this style was, there is great importance in the entire movement made in architecture during the mid-twentieth century. Understanding where the International Style came from, …
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…and the use of leather make them classic pieces that are still in high demand today. From the examples we have covered, we can see how International Style became a movement in the architectural world. With its 'Functionalists', Mies van der Rohe, Walter Gropius and Le Corbusier among others, it has left a distinguishing mark not only in history books, but in our minds because we see the physical accomplishments of this architectural style everyday.