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”A world has been destroyed; we must seek a radical solution”- Walter Gropius, Bauhaus Founder

Before industrialization, humanity mimicked nature in its circular use of resources. Nature does not create waste, everything is used. A little over 100 years ago, we had a revolution bringing mass production to the world, driven largely by the assembly line invented by Ford. The concept of waste as we know it today, came from this mass revolution, though not intentionally. Now, instead of using our waste as a resource, we are stuck wasting our resources. While we continue to utilize our waste materials as resources, we also create opportunities to add more value to the economy through new businesses completing the chain of circularity.

When the mass revolution happened, Bauhaus was created to beautify mass production, as well as to push back on the idea of linear thinking. Their principles were more than just about minimalism but also blending skills and capabilities in designers to create the best version possible based on the technology available at that moment in time. Had the Nazi party not risen, we may have seen Bauhaus expand outside of Germany and create an international school of thought and design, though through its closing, the members spread around the world.

We believe the answer to waste and linear thinking from the mass revolution is a circular society, here already in its infancy, growing through the Conscious Design movement and ensuring a circular economy that will be maintained for generations. Conscious DesignHaus is here to usher in this new era bringing connection across continents from the start.

Bauhaus Principles

The main principles of the movement, some of them are included in its manifesto (1919.

No border between artist and craftsman

In a pamphlet for an April 1919 exhibition, Gropius stated that his goal was to create a new guild of craftsmen, without the class distinctions which raise an arrogant barrier between craftsman and artist. It is said in the manifesto, that architects, sculptors, painters, we must all turn to the crafts!

The artist is an exalted craftsman

In rare moments of inspiration, moments beyond the control of his will, the grace of heaven may cause his work to blossom into art. But proficiency in his craft is essential to every artist. Therein lies a source of creative imagination.

Form follows function

According to this idea, simple but elegant geometric shapes were designed based on the intended function or purpose of a building or an object. Though the functionality needn’t be boring as we can see from the Bauhaus buildings.

Gesamtkunstwerk | complete work of art

Gesamtkunstwerk means a synthesis of multiple art forms such as fine and decorative arts. A building and its architecture was only one part of the concept. The other part is design.

True materials

Materials should reflect the true nature of objects and buildings. Bauhaus architects didn’t hide even brutal and rough materials.

Minimalism

Bauhaus artists favoured linear and geometrical forms, avoiding floral or curvilinear shapes.

Emphasises on technology

Bauhaus workshops were used for developing prototypes of products for mass production. The artists embraced the new possibilities of modern technologies.

Smart use of resources

Bauhaus ideology is characterised by the economic way of thinking. The representatives of the Bauhaus movement wanted to achieve a controlled finance, productive time-consuming projects, precise material use, and a spare space.

Simplicity and Effectiveness

There is no need for additional ornamenting and making things more and more ‘beautiful’. They are just fine as they are.

Constant development

Bauhaus is all about new techniques, new materials, new ways of construction, new attitude – all the time. Architects, designers, and artists have to invent something new all the time. Thus Bauhaus influenced the new forms of arts like graphic design which emerged 100 years ago. Bauhaus also led to the emergence of new forms of interior design.