Alternate Timelines

Scenarios about 'modernist architecture'

Modernist architecture refers to an influential design movement that emerged in the early 20th century, characterized by its rejection of historical styles in favor of minimalist aesthetics, functional designs, and innovative use of materials like concrete, steel, and glass. This architectural philosophy, championed by figures like Le Corbusier, Walter Gropius, and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, developed in response to industrialization and social changes, emphasizing that form should follow function. In alternate history scenarios, the trajectory and influence of modernism often serves as a visual indicator of technological development and ideological shifts in society.

What If Paris Developed Different Suburban Housing Strategies?

Exploring the alternate timeline where post-war Paris rejected massive high-rise housing estates in favor of human-scale urban development, potentially avoiding decades of suburban isolation and social tension.