Modernism in America

Modernism started in Germany and France and quickly spread throughout the globe. Travel, journal, books, and exhibitions were vehicles that spread Modernism. World War II had a devastating influence on Europe and the entire world. Closing the Bauhaus caused many designers to flee Europe and come to the United States. Frank Lloyd Wright's architecture was purposely not included in the International style. He first started in Chicago, IL and moved to California. The Hollyhock House was located in Los Angeles California and was made during his Japanese years. He got into the elaborate terraces and gardens. He also created Taliesin in Wisconsin which was more his style. His latest creation was Falling water, which is also one of his most famous pieces of work.

Rudolph Schindler studied in the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts in Architecture and was born in Austria. He created the modern, west coast residential home. Each home was a unique exploration of space. His style was called "space architecture" and he used concrete, redwood and glass.

Richard Neutra studied at the Vienna University of Technology and he established his own firm in Los Angeles. He valued determining the unique needs of each client. He focused on art, architecture, and landscape of each home. His design was geometric, airy, and designed west coast mid-century residential homes.

William Lescaze focused on vertical lines for the first time. His studio and home was located in New York.
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