Bauhaus Is Back

More than eighty years after its call for "Less is more," this famous design revolution is eager to tackle the urban development challenges of the 21st century.

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November 2, 2000, 6:00 AM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

A "design revolution that enshrined austerity and function in everything from teapots to skyscrapers," Bauhaus was banned by the Nazis and later by the Communists. "Today, the heirs to Germany's most successful design movement have resurrected the famous school of art and architecture to apply its principles to the urban development challenges of the 21st century. "

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

FULL STORY: Building on Bauhaus Legacy

Monday, October 30, 2000 in The Los Angeles Times

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