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From stunningly gorgeous and utopian to cold and soulless, there are probably as many opinions about modernist buildings as there are people in the world. In the eternal discussion about whether function or form is more important, the balance might arguably be skewed in favor of the former when we talk about modernism, the architectural style that dominated much of the 20th century. Though who’s to say that modernism doesn’t allow for beauty and balance?

The ‘Modernist Architecture’ subreddit is a digital space where people can discuss the style of architecture and share photos of buildings around the entire world. The modernist buildings they share are truly impressive. But whether or not you approve of them is entirely up to you, Pandas.

Scroll down and upvote the pics that you liked the most. We’d also love to hear your opinions on this, so tell us what you think of these buildings and modernism as a whole in the comments. If you enjoyed what you saw, be sure to follow r/ModernistArchitecture for their latest posts.

Bored Panda got in touch with the friendly moderator team at r/ModernistArchitecture. Redditor u/joaoslr, the founder of the community, as well as its head mod, was kind enough to answer our questions about the subreddit, as well as modernism as a whole. "I believe that in order to fully understand modernist architecture, you need to look at its history and context," the redditor told us. Read on for the full interview.

#1

Fallingwater House, USA (1936-39) By Frank Lloyd Wright

Modernist architecture home with cantilevered design built over a waterfall surrounded by lush green forest.

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    Tyler House, Designed In 1950 By John Lautner. Los Angeles, California, USA

    Modernist architecture home with wood paneling, large windows, and open design surrounded by lush greenery at dusk.

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    “Graham House” West Vancouver, Bc. By The Late Arthur Erickson. 1962. He Was A Master Of Working With Difficult Cliff Sites

    Modernist architecture home with large glass walls surrounded by trees and natural landscape in warm sunlight.

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    Indian Institute Of Management, Bangalore, India, Designed By B.v. Doshi In 1977

    Open-air walkway with concrete columns and lush greenery showcasing stunning modernist architecture design.

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    #5

    Catton House, West Vancouver, Canada, Designed By Arthur Erickson And Geoffrey Massey In 1967

    Modernist architecture wooden house with large glass windows and outdoor seating overlooking forest and water views.

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    #6

    My Hand Made Modern Birdhouse!

    Modernist architecture model in white and blue with wooden panels on a wooden surface against a plain wall

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    Goulding Summer House, Enniskerry, Ireland, Designed By Scott Tallon Walker In 1971

    Modernist architecture example of glass house elevated over a river surrounded by autumn trees in a forest setting.

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    McGregor Conference Center, Detroit, Michigan, Designed By Minoru Yamasaki In 1958

    Bright modernist architecture interior with geometric glass ceiling and black lounge chairs in a spacious white marble atrium.

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    Segal Residence Seen From The Beach. Malibu, California. (1979) John Lautner Architect

    Modernist architecture home with curved wooden design and large glass windows illuminated at dusk by natural surroundings.

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    #10

    Niterói Contemporary Art Museum, Brazil, Designed By Oscar Niemeyer In 1991

    Modernist architecture building with curved shapes overlooking a beach and coastline during day and night.

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    The Wave, La Baule, France, Designed By Pierre Doucet In 1979

    Monochrome image of a striking modernist architecture building with curved balconies and sharp vertical lines against a dark sky.

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    Experimental Ranch House By: Cliff May. Restoration By: Marmol Radziner Architecture. Built In 1952. Brentwood Neighborhood Of Los Angeles

    Modernist architecture home surrounded by trees with a spacious interior featuring large windows and wooden beams.

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    #13

    Noyes Hall At Vassar College By Eero Saarinen, Poughkeepsie, New York (1958)

    Modernist architecture examples featuring geometric windows, brick facades, and stylish curved interiors with vibrant furniture.

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    The Incredible Sheats Goldstein Residence

    Modernist architecture featuring a triangular roof, glass walls, indoor pool, and panoramic city views at night.

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    Runion House, Seattle, Washington, Designed By Ralph Anderson In 1969

    Modernist architecture wooden house with large windows surrounded by trees and natural landscaping in a forest setting

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    Viking Ship Museum, Roskilde, Denmark, Designed By Erik Christian Sørensen In 1968

    Modernist architecture building with large glass windows displaying boats at dusk against a clear blue sky.

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    #17

    Druzhba Sanatorium, Ukraine (1978-85) By Igor Vasilevsky

    Modernist architecture building overlooking crowded beach with sunbathers and lush green hillside in the background.

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    #18

    Johnson Administration Building And Research Tower, Frank Lloyd Wright

    Modernist architecture tower with rounded edges and interior office space featuring white columns and orange desks.

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    Raleigh House, United States (1954), By Eduardo Catalano

    Modernist architecture featuring a sleek, angular house with large glass walls surrounded by trees in a natural setting

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    #20

    Garcia House, USA (1964-66) By John Lautner

    Modernist architecture example featuring a cantilevered home with curved roof and spacious interior with large windows.

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    Natural History Museum Of Obafemi Awolowo University ~ Ile-Ife, Nigeria

    Modernist architecture featuring sharp wooden angular roof design with spacious interior and exterior views.

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    Warner House, New Canaan, Connecticut, Designed By John Johansen In 1955

    Modernist architecture house with curved roof spanning over a creek surrounded by autumn trees and rocks

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    #23

    General Motors Technical Center Interior By Eero Saarinen (1956)

    Modernist architecture interior with a large circular white seating area and suspended staircase in a spacious room.

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    Stahl House, Los Angeles Ca, USA (1957) By Pierre Koenig, Photography By Julius Shulman

    Modernist architecture home with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking city lights at night featuring sleek and minimal design elements.

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    World Trade Center, New York City, By Minoru Yamasaki (1973)

    Collage of stunning modernist architecture featuring iconic buildings and sleek geometric designs in urban settings.

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    The Eames House, Case Study House No. 8 In The Palisades

    Modernist architecture examples featuring large windows, open interior spaces, and integration with natural surroundings.

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    #27

    Haus Des Rundfunks, Berlin, Hans Poelzig 1931, Staircase Near The Great Broadcasting Hall

    Interior view of a modernist architecture staircase with geometric shapes and hanging spherical light fixtures.

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    Casa De Vidro, São Paulo, Brazil, Designed By Lina Bo Bardi In 1951

    Modernist architecture house elevated on stilts with glass walls surrounded by lush green forest and trees.

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    #29

    University Of Michigan Law Library Extension, Ann Arbor, Michigan, By Gunnar Birkerts (1981). The Modern Extension Is Largely Underground

    A collage showing stunning modernist architecture exterior, interior with green flooring, and detailed building cross-section plans.

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    #30

    Notre Dame De Royan, France, Designed By Guillaume Gillet And Marc Hébrard In 1955

    Spacious modernist architecture church interior with tall concrete walls and rows of wooden chairs facing altar.

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