Architectural Styles
Explore 42 architectural styles across 296 buildings worldwide. From Modernist, Brutalist, Contemporary, Sacred, Postmodernist — each guide includes recognition tips, notable buildings, and the architects behind them.
- Modernist 70
- Brutalist 55
- Contemporary 20
- Sacred 16
- Postmodernist 12
- Deconstructivist 12
- Residential 10
- Expressionist 10
- Futurist 9
- Industrial 7
- Functionalist 7
- Organic architecture 7
- Adaptive reuse 5
- Minimalist 5
- Green architecture 5
- Neue Sachlichkeit 5
- International 5
- Bauhaus 5
- Private House 3
- Neoclassicist 3
- Art Nouveau 3
- High-tech 3
- Facility 2
- Contextual Integration 2
- Stalinist 2
- Monument 1
- Heimatstil 1
- Neues Bauen 1
- Nazi neoclassicism 1
- Jugendstil 1
- Gründerzeit 1
- Historicist 1
- Traditional Bavarian 1
- Flemish traditional 1
- Structuralist 1
- Italian Rationalism 1
- Socialist Classicism 1
- Parametric design 1
- Integrated Landscape Architecture 0
- Botanical 0
- Skyscraper 0
- Installation 0
Frequently Asked Questions
How many architectural styles does Vandelay cover?
Vandelay documents 42 architectural styles across 296 notable buildings worldwide.
What are the most common architectural styles?
The most documented styles are Modernist (70 buildings), Brutalist (55 buildings), Contemporary (20 buildings), Sacred (16 buildings), Postmodernist (12 buildings).
How can I identify different architectural styles?
Each style guide on Vandelay includes a recognition guide with key visual features to look for. You can also use the free Vandelay AR app to scan buildings and instantly identify their style.
