| > hiding of things like the entrance are the hallmark of post-war architectural trends.. PTSD... American veterans Post-war architectural trends don't have a lot to do with the war experiences but are, since you are talking about modern architecture, a direct continuation of pre-war modern architecture. Where is the door? This is Vila Tugendhat, finished 1930.
https://www.tugendhat.eu/en/fotogalerie-vily-tugendhat-2012-... > But moving to the widows, even from that photo you can see how while the interior gives the occupants a nice view, the exterior hides them - sort of like a bunker. No at all? https://gaptrail.org/amenities/fallingwater/ The features that remind you of a bunker are more in the direction of brutalism (blocky, fortress like appearance but without the intent and function). > We know as a matter of scientific study that asymmetry in architectural design introduces stress No it does not, that's just complete nonsense. Have a walk around a really old (250+ years) historic neighborhood (preferably without a lot of tourists), it will be full of asymmetry, and then measure your stress levels. They should be through the roof, right? |