We love this Bauhaus-era police school, built in Berlin circa 1931. The industrial-functionalist design by architect Conrad Beckmann is perfectly complemented by Marcel Breuer's tubular chrome furniture.

Photos by Hugo Schmölz; digital restoration by Modernist Collection

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Possibly the most influential art school in history, the Bauhaus building in Dessau, Germany was designed by Walter Gropius in 1925.

Photo: Chris Unger

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Bauhaus-trained architect Marcel Breuer designed the library at St. John's University in the 1950s. Massive concrete structures support the coffered ceiling in the reading room. We also love Breuer's custom-designed tables with built-in lighting panels.

Location: Collegeville Township, Minnesota.
Photo: Hedrich-Blessing, circa 1958

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Ludwig Mies van der Rohe with Students at the Bauhaus, Berlin (credits to: Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of Howard Dearstyne)

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, one of the foremost figures in modernist architecture, played a crucial role in the history of the Bauhaus. In 1930, he became the last director of the Bauhaus, succeeding Hannes Meyer. Under his leadership, the Bauhaus faced increasing political pressure and financial difficulties, but Mies van der Rohe remained committed to the school's mission of integrating art, craft, and technology.

Mies van der Rohe emphasized architectural clarity, simplicity, and functionality, principles that were integral to the Bauhaus philosophy. He promoted the idea that architecture should serve society and reflect modern industrial advancements. He restructured the Bauhaus curriculum to focus more on architecture and industrial design, ensuring that students were prepared for practical work in a rapidly industrializing world. During his tenure, the Bauhaus faced significant political opposition from the ****** regime, which viewed its modernist ideals and progressive politics with suspicion. Despite these challenges, Mies van der Rohe strived to maintain the school's independence and academic integrity.

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The most influential design school in the modern era, Germany's Bauhaus Dessau was designed in 1925 by Walter Gropius.

Photo: Chris Schroeer-Heiermann; https://www.flickr.com/pho...

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In 1962, Bauhaus-trained architect Marcel Breuer designed the Brutalist-style Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Building in Washington, D.C. The recessed square window openings create patterns of light and shadow that shift as the sun moves across the sky during the day.

Photo: Ben Schnall, circa 1970; digital restoration by Modernist Collection

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In 1934, the Bauhaus-influenced Hoffmann House was built for a Hungarian statistics scientist. Located in Budapest, the geometric structure was designed by architect József Fischer.

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