Join me for a Sunday stroll... Modern architecture emerged at the end of the 19th century from revolutions in technology, engineering, and building materials, and from a desire to break away from historical architectural styles and invent something that was purely functional and new. Key architects: [Frank Lloyd Wright](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Lloyd_Wright "Frank Lloyd Wright"), [Le Corbusier](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Corbusier "Le Corbusier"), [Ludwig Mies van der Rohe](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludwig_Mies_van_der_Rohe "Ludwig Mies van der Rohe"), [Richard Neutra](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Neutra "Richard Neutra") Otto Wagner, in Vienna, was another pioneer of the new style. In his book Moderne Architektur (1895) he had called for a more rationalist style of architecture, based on "modern life”. London has some excellent examples ans we shall start off on the South Bank - meandering through the city and finish up near King's Cross - noting some of the Modernist Buildings enroute. Wear comfortable shoes, carry water, cross roads and streets with caustion. The walk is about 4 miles long. Finish at a pub for drinks and food (optional) and a chat. Meet up point is outside the Hole in Wall pub.

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