High-Tech in the Home

History

High-tech style made its first appearances after World War II. Much of Europe – from England all the way across the continent – had been ravaged[31] by war, leaving countless buildings destroyed. When the time came to rebuild, designers and architects replaced many of the old edifices[32] with ones done in a forward-thinking, new style that was intended to show something new rising from the ashes of destruction.

Also, the postwar era was a time when scientific advances were taking the world by storm, from advances in industrial and medical practices to science and technology. This new world was undeniable[33], and was reflected heavily in the buildings that were being developed at the time.

The name "high-tech style" came about in 1978, and was coined[34] by a pair of home-design specialists: Joan Kron and Suzanne Slesin. Their book, "High Tech: The Industrial Style and Source Book for The Home," shared ideas for bringing the high-tech look into the home.

High-tech style isn't just for the outside of a building; it's also hugely popular indoors as well.

The style stresses an industrial look. Pipes can be worked into the decor of the home, instead of hidden in a cupboard or closet. Elements of a high-tech room can include factory lighting; partial room dividers made of glass bricks; warehouse or hospital shelving[35] painted in flamboyant colors; work benches for countertops[36]; and office chairs for furniture. Steel appliances and even dishes can accent the style, as can geometric patterns in floors and walls.

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