The Constructivist style of architecture emerged in the 1920s and 1930s in the Soviet Union as a response to the country's revolutionary political and social change. It emphasized functional and rational design principles, utilizing industrial materials such as steel, concrete, and glass. Constructivist buildings often featured geometric shapes, asymmetrical compositions, and dynamic forms. The movement emphasized the idea of collective production and the goal of creating socially-conscious architecture for the masses rather than individualistic design for the elite. Overall, the Constructivist style sought to reflect the ideals of the Soviet Union's socialist revolution and create a new aesthetic language for architecture that would be a symbol of the country's change.
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