Art Moderne buildings are characterized by a simpler design than art deco. They are usually white with flat roofs, and can incorporate a variety of building materials including concrete, metal, stucco, glass blocks, and bricks. Most buildings have a curved aspect, and little to no ornamentation. The effect the building gives is a streamlined windtunnel-like effect. Art moderne was most prevalent during the 1930's to the 1950's. Although very few homes have been build in this style, but a multitude of movie theaters, diners, and gas stations have been built in this fashion. The imagined 1950's diner is a prime example of art moderne architecture.

        The style illustrates the smooth, sleek appearance of the nation's jump from a simpler time to modern times. It was the foreground for modern art and architecture today. The use of industrial materials to create a useful building without ornamentation. Instead of creating beautiful ornaments, they created beautiful buildings.

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