1. Rationalist architecture emphasizes simplicity, order, and rationality in design.
2. It is influenced by Classical architecture, but rejects ornate decoration and focuses on function over form.
3. Rationalist architects consider the building's role in society and its impact on community and environment.
4. The style features clean lines, flat roofs, and geometric shapes, with an emphasis on functionality and geometric precision.
5. Rationalist architecture uses modern materials such as reinforced concrete and steel, and often incorporates glass and large open spaces.
6. It favors a modular and standardized approach to construction.
7. Minimalism is also a key characteristic of Rationalist architecture, with typically low ornamentation and a focus on pure, austere forms.
8. The style emerged in the early 20th century as a response to rising industrialization and the desire for a new architecture for the modern world.
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