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Why did modern architecture become important for Mexico’s schools, hospitals, and public housing during the 1930s?
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During the 1930s, modern architecture became important for Mexico’s schools, hospitals, and public housing because it was viewed as more suitable for the country's political and economic reconstruction than the previous Neocolonial style. As the nation underwent a period of state-led development, this new architectural approach provided a functional and forward-looking aesthetic that aligned with the needs of the emerging state.1