Walter Gropius was a German architect and educator who is widely regarded as one of the pioneering figures of modern architecture. As the founder of the Bauhaus school in 1919, Gropius revolutionized design education and sought to integrate art, craft, and technology. His vision emphasized functionalism, industrial production, and the unity of all artistic disciplines. Notable architectural works by Gropius include the Fagus Factory in Alfeld, Germany, and the Bauhaus building in Dessau. Forced to leave Germany due to political pressures, Gropius immigrated to the United States in 1937, where he continued to influence modern architecture as a teacher at Harvard University's Graduate School of Design.
