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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

To celebrate Black History Month, members of our AASU family continued the tradition of sharing their perspective on various topics by answering prompts like “What Does Black History Month Mean to You?”, “One Remarkable Black Leader
During Black History Month four members of AASU gave MyTakes. MyTakes are a unique experience at HBS that allows two to four students to share personal stories that you may not hear about in the classroom. Shipley, Holmes, Martore, and Hinkston share
The African American Student Union at Harvard Business School.

During Black History Month EC and RC AASU members took part in a photoshoot on the steps of Baker Library.

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🗣️Your favorite Spades Clinic hosted by our very own @_alliyah and @chelseagrainjefferson is back! This time we’re partnering with Black faculty at HBS for another night of fun, food, and fellowship over spades. ♠️ 

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