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Monolithic Modernity

February 16, 2016 HBS AASU Admin

From low-income housing to luxury condominiums, the high rise building has been a consistent staple in modern architecture.

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In Modernism Tags rome, modern, howard myers

Rough Highways & Revolving Towers

February 9, 2016 HBS AASU Admin

The road to neomodernism was rife with rebellion and regard, but ultimately, it represents our globalized world.

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In Neomodernism Tags alistair alves

The Introduction of Organic Shape

February 2, 2016 HBS AASU Admin

Technology has allowed us to create habitats instead of buildings. Now, it is about expressing ethics and emotion.

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In Sustainable, Neofuturism Tags francois li-williams, organic, shapes

Only an Obtuse Facade

January 26, 2016 HBS AASU Admin

Modernism was about glorifying the straight line, but only the greats could use them to play with our perception.

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In Modernism Tags la emiliana, facade, lines

Visions of the Future from Our Past

January 19, 2016 HBS AASU Admin

The industrial revolution allowed architects to move away from history and religion and more towards the future.

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In Futurism Tags history, ryuko solomon

Ritual Reprise

January 12, 2016 HBS AASU Admin

As with any new movement, Postmodernism took a step backwards so that it could properly question its predecessor.

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In Postmodernism Tags art, anya lee, perspectives

Uncover the Weimar

January 5, 2016 HBS AASU Admin

Prior to the second world war, germany had adopted almost puritan ideals about functionality and moderation.

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In New Objectivity Tags weimar, wwII, joachim l. blau

On Preservation vs. Evolution

December 29, 2015 HBS AASU Admin

By balancing organic shape with clean design, today’s architecture proves that innovation can be both aspirational and sustainable.

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In Neofuturism, Sustainable Tags art, idealism, farah hendricks, shapes

The Case for Useful, Uniform Lines

December 22, 2015 HBS AASU Admin

What postmodernism paused, neomodernism continued. With greater humility, it has moved us into the age of productivity.

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In Neomodernism Tags rational, beautiful, walt zeigler

The Formula for Wonder

December 15, 2015 HBS AASU Admin

While it was not Postmodernism’s goal to create emoting structures, I can’t help but feel awestruck by their valiant experimentation.

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In Postmodernism Tags physical poetry, deolinda souza

From Modernism to Tomorrow

December 8, 2015 HBS AASU Admin

Modernism was borne from industry. Neofuturism is a child of technology. Forms once impossible are now our reality.

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In Neofuturism Tags forms, shapes, vincent solmssen

Engineering the Skyscape

December 1, 2015 HBS AASU Admin

Steel, concrete, and glass, all stretching toward the heavens. Neomodernism was about evoking power and order, none of which would be possible without engineers.

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In Neomodernism Tags engineering, power, kendra baker

The Return of The Rainbow

November 24, 2015 HBS AASU Admin

Though color is not often considered by contemporary architects, the emergence of recycled materials heralds its return.

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In Sustainable Tags color, recycled materials, ramón artiga

The 99th Year

November 17, 2015 HBS AASU Admin

It’s been ninety-nine years since the decline of futurism, but those long, aggressive lines still find themselves in today’s buildings, some of which evoke an other-worldly presence.

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In Futurism Tags christopher pope, space, sacred

A More Holistic Approach to Landscape

November 10, 2015 HBS AASU Admin

Modernists were criticized for not considering the pre-existing skyline. Whether we’ve learned from those mistakes is questionable.

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In Postmodernism Tags holistic, landscape, aurelianus

The Estate: Behind The Semantics of Wealth and Class

November 3, 2015 HBS AASU Admin

Words change meaning over time, but a building’s design will always hold true to its intent and representation.

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In New Objectivity Tags semantics, spirit, james von raske

Unapologetic Art, V. III

October 27, 2015 HBS AASU Admin

When you look at any building, you automatically know what function it serves and who it’s meant for. Architecture needs no explanation.

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In Futurism, Sustainable Tags art, plato, stella newman

Australian Functionality

October 20, 2015 HBS AASU Admin

Some residential buildings in Sydney were modeled after those of the Weimar Republic. Timeless, they serve a larger public.

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In New Objectivity Tags timelessness, sydney, weimar, jong mi kim

Nature's Curve

October 13, 2015 HBS AASU Admin

Sharp futurist lines had a huge impact on society and the shapes of buildings today.

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In Neofuturism Tags bridgette barnabas, nature, shapes

Living Inside Sculpture

October 6, 2015 HBS AASU Admin

Like art, architecture is subjective. It’s no wonder commercial buildings have more Futurist elements while residential ones are often embellished.

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In Postmodernism, Futurism Tags yannick lémieux, sculpture, subjectivity

The African American Student Union is a student club at Harvard Business School

🎟️ Join us Saturday at the 53rd H. Naylor Fitzhugh Conference at Harvard Business School! Secure your ticket at the link in our bio before it's too late. Ticket add-ons are available for private soirée including an open bar from 9-10pm (eleva
📣 We're excited to share our schedule for the H. Naylor Fitzhugh Conference next Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Harvard Business School!

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📣 Join us for "Pressure Tested: Leading Effectively During Turnarounds" with Chief Executive Officer of Red Lobster and HBS Alumni ('17), Damola Adamolekun, moderated by our own Archie Jones, Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School.

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📣 Join us for our keynote session "Time Well Spent: Building an Enduring Career with Impact" with Mandell Crawley, Executive Vice President and Chief Client Officer at Morgan Stanley, moderated by our very own Senior Associate Dean and Cha
Only four days left before the AASU Millennium Party this Thursday, 2/19, at La Fabrica 🤩! Don’t miss out on the biggest party of the semester. GA tickets are moving past, so get yours soon!

Can’t wait to see y’all in your flyest
Join us for a timely panel conversation: Shifting Language — The Future of Social Progress from the Private Sector.

As today’s political and corporate landscapes evolve, Black leaders in the private sector are redefining how influence, i
📣 Who are you most excited to hear speak this month? Send to a friend, and secure your ticket at the link in our bio before it's too late!
🔥 Join us for a powerful Fireside Chat: Friends of the Good — How Remarkable Friendships Transform Our Lives.

Reuniting members of the HBS Class of 2001, this conversation brings together accomplished investors, executives, and scholars to re