 Palácio do Planalto by architect Oscar Niemeyer | |
| Years active | 1953 — |
|---|---|
| Location | International |
| Major figures | Geoffrey Bawa, Charles Correa, Vladimir Ossipoff, Lúcio Costa, Oscar Niemeyer, Maxwell Fry, Jane Drew, Paulo Mendes da Rocha |
| Influences | Modern Architecture, Vernacular Architecture |
Tropical Modernism, or Tropical Modern is a style of architecture that merges modernist architecture principles with tropical vernacular traditions, emerging in the mid-20th century. This movement responded to the unique climatic and cultural conditions of tropical regions, primarily in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Pacific Islands.[1] Pioneering architects like Geoffrey Bawa in Sri Lanka, and Charles Correa in India balanced modern architectural techniques with traditional building practices of their respective regions.[2] Tropical Modernism's legacy continues to influence contemporary architectural practices, especially in the quest for sustainable design solutions in tropical climates.[1][3]
- ^ a b "Tropical Modernism: A Design that Blurs Boundaries". Architropics. 5 June 2020. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
- ^ "Geoffrey Bawa's Tropical Modernism". Commune Design. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
- ^ "Architects and the Tropical Modernism Movement". Indonesia Design. 25 July 2020. Retrieved 2023-10-26.