From Bauhaus to Our House

In *From Bauhaus to Our House*, Tom Wolfe critiques the modernist architecture movement, particularly the International Style, which emerged from the Bauhaus school.

Wolfe argues that this style, characterized by its avoidance of ornamentation and emphasis on function over form, has resulted in buildings that are visually unappealing and fail to provide a pleasant environment for their occupants.

He traces the evolution of this style from its European origins to its dominance in North American cities and criticizes it for being driven more by Marxist ideology and intellectual prestige than by practical needs.

The book is known for its entertaining and satirical style, which includes vivid descriptions and gossipy anecdotes, typical of Wolfe's writing.