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Why Bauhaus Functionalism is not Functional

2026-03-28 · 20:30 UTC ·Sebastian von Thaden ·0 min read

Brief

Sebastian von Thaden’s 2026-03-28 YouTube presentation (video/talk) critiques Bauhaus functionalism and broader modern architecture, claiming the movement’s functionalist ideals fail in practice and amount to a 'scam.' Speaking as an architect and lecturer, he offers a professional critique, solicits viewer opinions in the comments, and asks viewers to subscribe to his channel.

Why it matters

Sebastian von Thaden, a German architect and university lecturer, published a YouTube video on 2026-03-28 titled “Why Bauhaus Functionalism is not Functional” arguing that Bauhaus-style functionalism and modern architecture amount to a 'scam'.

Key details

  • The video frames the argument as a professional critique of modernist design principles and invites viewer engagement—asking for comments and subscriptions—and is hosted on Sebastian von Thaden’s channel (video URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z68iYDHUXwU).
Source evidence

Watch the whole video: Why Modern Architecture is SCAM

Let me know your opinion in the comments.

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Channel: Sebastian von Thaden
Published: 2026-03-28
Video URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z68iYDHUXwU