Sigfried Giedion

Siegfried Giedion was a Swiss-born architectural historian and theorist, renowned for analyzing modern architecture’s evolution. He emphasized understanding buildings in their broader social and technological context, highlighting how innovations like open floor plans and glass usage reflected modern life’s shift toward transparency and functionality. His influential book, *Space, Time and Architecture*, explores the development of architectural styles from the 19th to the mid-20th century, promoting the idea that architecture should serve society’s progress. Giedion’s work helped shape modern architectural thinking by linking design, technology, and social change in a comprehensive way.