Constructivist architecture style is a type of modernist architecture that originated in Russia during the early 20th century. The style emphasizes the use of geometric shapes and forms, particularly simple geometric shapes like rectangles and triangles. Constructivist architects believed in the idea of function dictating form, and they aimed to design buildings that reflected this principle. The style often incorporated industrial materials like steel and glass, and it emphasized the use of exposed structural elements. Constructivist architecture was most commonly used for public buildings, such as government offices and museums. The movement declined in popularity in the 1930s as the Soviet government imposed socialist realism as the official artistic style. However, the style influenced later modernist architecture in Europe and the United States.
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