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We introduce this topic that whets our curiosity on the differences and similarities of form-making in art and architecture.

A quick observation and discussion was made on the "aesthetics" objective that defines how one would approach this subject. This will follow as a series and the following sub-topics will be discussed:

1. The Role of the Bauhaus and the Emergence of Functionalism 

2. From the Classical to the Modern Movement Aesthetics in terms of Form-making

3. How Art and Architecture merged from the Cubist Movement 

© 2025 Talk Architecture, Author: Naziaty Mohd Yaacob. Image is Georges Braque's "Still Life with Tenora" (1913). [From the Publication excerpt from The Museum of Modern Art, MoMA Highlights, New
York: The Museum of Modern Art, revised 2004, originally published 1999.]

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The Concluding [Part 3] episode focuses on the main discussion of Why the Bauhaus is still important to be a precedent and model for architecture education and the learning of the architecture graduate.

The idea of functionalism is not separated from form. What is separated is how architecture needs to be the “mother” of the creative and design process in the design studios and other influences from planning, surveying and estate management has messed up the architecture design curriculum. Having the soul taken out, architecture is devoid of its purpose in society, so we need to have architecture doing what is needed to be done for society. We start with conversations and dialogues on how the design curriculum needs to refocus back to collaboration, peer influences and mentoring where creativity is the main motive and not other non creative professions agenda.

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Part 2 discussion on the topic of how Bauhaus influences current architecture education and practice, do refer to the YT video by Dans Le Gris on the “What is the Bauhaus? Discover the Pioneers of Modern Design”.

The discussion expanded on the points taken from the video where in Part 3 we will focus more on the relevance of Functionalism and what we learned about the Bauhaus and how we need to reset architecture education to be instilled with the Bauhaus Movement in it’s truest sense and not just superficially.

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Concluding part [Part 3] discussing the crucial moments when the “bad news” / feedback given to you feels like a rejection and make you feel like a failure. How do you react to that so that you could turn the rejection around and move on? 

An overview of the architecture community including groups in social media platforms, society in general and others such as consultants in the construction industry, property developers and education sector, may influence the architect on how they see themselves and creating the culture that they are responsible for.

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The image is taken at the Library of Universiti Teknologi Petronas Malaysia [Naziaty Mohd Yaacob]

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Part 2 discussion takes you to a specific case of an entry level / recent graduate who felt like leaving architecture, though they so wanted to be a licensed architect. The Reddit post is: [click on link]

An interesting point on how the architecture community needs to create a more nurturing environment for people in transitions (just graduated for example) is necessary where in this case it is found online but it could more encompassing and forums are needed to start the conversations necessary to assist those who need community support.

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The image is taken in Tokyo in 2019 [Naziaty Mohd Yaacob]

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This first part of a series investigates a LinkedIn article posted in “architecture design” entitled: 

The discussion revolved on commentaries to the article and acts as an introduction.


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The image is taken in Tokyo in 2019 [Naziaty Mohd Yaacob]

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New series on the Bauhaus and its influences on current architecture education and practice - starting with Part 1.

What is the Bauhaus?
Why is the Bauhaus still relevant today?
How has the Bauhaus influenced current architecture education and practice?
Why do we need to still learn about the Bauhaus?

We dig deep into the issues regarding architecture and how its roots in the arts is rapidly being lost in this day and age.


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The image is from the internet. Poster for the 1923 Bauhaus Exhibition in Weimar, Germany, by Joost Schmidt. Credit...Collection of Bauhaus Archiv Berlin/Heritage Images, via Getty Images

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Mental Health Series for Everyone

Gen Z question: Is the whole point to creating art just to create or to create the greatest thing ever?

A relevant question that is answered in the discussion where creative expressions is essential to be an everyday routine to achieve a work-life balance and lessen the "pain" of having to be a "robot" in the mundane life.

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The seventh and final episode is a commentary in a series of 7 episodes under the article in LinkedIn by Igor Goriatchev: Why are design drawings getting worse? (explained by AEC professionals)

The topic is on the: 

"Just Get it Done" Mentality is the focus with commentary. The problem of mentality that will destroy the profession. Plus discussion on the suggestions by the author on what is needed to be done.

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The sixth episode is a commentary in a series of 7 episodes under the article in LinkedIn by Igor Goriatchev: Why are design drawings getting worse? (explained by AEC professionals)

The topic is on the: 

"Communication Gaps in Global Teams" is the focus with commentary. The specific problem of working in a global team is mentioned.

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