In March 2025, Adrian Brody won an Academy Award for his role in 'The Brutalist,' which explores the life of architect László Toth, a fictional reflection of émigré architects who left Europe seeking better opportunities. Among those, Hannes Meyer, the second director of Bauhaus, is highlighted for his Marxist-influenced approach to architecture, focusing on societal needs and rational design over aesthetics. While Gropius and van der Rohe found success in the US, Meyer’s perspectives offer a contrasting view of modern architecture's evolution and roots.
Meyer emphasized the role of architects as problem solvers addressing societal needs—a sharply different approach to architectural education and design, focusing on functionality over aesthetics.
While Gropius and van der Rohe found greater success in the US, Meyer's ideologies reflected a critical perspective towards capitalism and industrialization in architecture, positioning him as a unique figure.
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