The New World Architecture

By Sheldon Cheney

Book Overview

"The New World Architecture" is a comprehensive survey of the transformative movement toward Modernism in building design. Written during a pivotal era when industrial materials and functionalist philosophies began to reshape global landscapes, Sheldon Cheney explores the departure from traditional, ornamental styles in favor of clarity, utility, and structural honesty.

The work examines the rise of skyscrapers, the influence of machines on aesthetics, and the visionary projects of architects who sought to create a style suited for the twentieth century. Cheney provides critical insight into the social and artistic implications of this new world of steel, concrete, and glass, making it an essential text for understanding the evolution of modern architectural theory. From the rejection of historical eclecticism to the embrace of what would become the International Style, this volume serves as both a historical record and a passionate defense of contemporary form and its role in a changing society.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1025870174
• ISBN13: 9781025870175
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 418 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.2" x 0.8" x 6.1"