ultramodernist
Extreme innovation advocate
An ultramodernist embraces or advocates for the most extreme or cutting-edge forms of modernism in art, architecture, literature, or design.
The term suggests going beyond conventional modernist principles to their radical conclusions: The ultramodernist architect rejected any reference to historical styles.
As an adjective, ultramodernist describes such work or attitudes.
Testing new methods
- radicalRoot-indicating symbol
- subversiveSeeking to undermine authority
- provocativeMeant to provoke response
- boundary-pushingExceeding accepted limits
unconventional · nontraditional · conceptual · abstract · edgy · transgressive · iconoclastic · anti-establishment
Smooth and elegant
- streamlinedMade smooth and efficient
- minimalistOne favoring bare essentials
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
- unclutteredFree from disorder
geometric · angular · asymmetrical · monochromatic · glossy · refined · stark · clean lines
Philosophy challenging textual certainty
- high-techUsing newest innovations
- brutalismHarsh, unsparing conduct
- minimalismAesthetic of reduction
- cantileverBeam supported one end
Frank Gehry · steel · concrete · atrium · skyscraper · green building · sustainable design · adaptive reuse
Adaptive, automated technology networks
- automationSelf-operating system design
- roboticsAutomaton design field
- virtual realityComputer-created interactive environment
- augmented realityVirtual elements on real surroundings
digital interfaces · neural networks · biotech · nanotechnology · quantum computing · cybernetic · IoT · algorithmic
experimental
Testing new methods
- radicalRoot-indicating symbol
- subversiveSeeking to undermine authority
- provocativeMeant to provoke response
boundary-pushing · unconventional · nontraditional · conceptual · abstract · edgy · transgressive · iconoclastic · anti-establishment · manifesto
sleek
Smooth and elegant
- streamlinedMade smooth and efficient
- minimalistOne favoring bare essentials
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
uncluttered · geometric · angular · asymmetrical · monochromatic · glossy · refined · stark · clean lines · industrial
deconstructivism
Philosophy challenging textual certainty
- high-techUsing newest innovations
- brutalismHarsh, unsparing conduct
- minimalismAesthetic of reduction
Frank Gehry · cantilever · steel · concrete · atrium · skyscraper · green building · sustainable design · adaptive reuse · smart building
smart systems
Adaptive, automated technology networks
- automationSelf-operating system design
- roboticsAutomaton design field
- virtual realityComputer-created interactive environment
augmented reality · digital interfaces · neural networks · biotech · nanotechnology · quantum computing · cybernetic · IoT · algorithmic · 3D printing
ultramodernistclassicist
Scholar of antiquity
traditionalist · neoclassicist · historicist · antiquarian · archaist
ultramodernistreactionary
Anti-progress political stance
conservative · traditionalist · diehard · ultraconservative · stick-in-the-mud
modern, modernize, modernized, ultramodern, modernist, modernity, modernism, modernization, modernizing