Towards a more sustainable life with Neo-Futurism in Architecture

The architectural design movement ‘Neo-Futurism’ that emerged in the late ’20s - early 21st century is seen as a step towards a realistic, modern standard of living, rejecting the post-modernist construction style which developed in the late 1960s. The post-modernist idea faced a lot of skepticism on the grounds of being unattainable and unrealistic, whereas Neo-Futurism includes more human emotions and sustainability into city development using modern technology and new materials.

The contemporary and atypical forms intend to achieve the practicality and aesthetics of fast-developing cities. It deviates from typical and usual structures, square or rectangle buildings. Zaha Hadid’s Heydar Aliyev cultural center in Baku, Azerbaijan, for instance, features a fluid exterior with an overall structure that eliminates sharp angles. Its walls appear to flow continuously, resembling a wave spreading across the all-glass front of the building. Characteristics of a Neo-Futuristic structure: The construction and design of Neo-Futuristic architecture design are easily distinguishable from the ones common today: ● These structures seem to spiral upward making them twist and curve. Although, it is not precisely the curves that define Neo-Futuristic designs. It is the idea of sharp deviation from the present layouts to make the cities look more pleasing. ● Aside from human emotions, human values are also incorporated as a significant character of this architectural style. ● Using new and different materials like glass, aluminum, and steel in their construction for a sleek and modern look.