Excessive Modernism in Interior Design: The Case of the Jacques Tati Satirical Film “Mon Oncle”
Session
Integrated Design
Description
Considering Jacques Tati’s 1958 satirical film Mon Oncle, this study addresses the issue of excessive modernism in interior design. It analyzes how uncomfortable, dysfunctional, and inhumane interior and architectural spaces can result from hypermodernist design taken to extremes. Using a mixed- methods approach that combines film analysis and a user questionnaire, the research explores a central contradiction: modern design is often perceived as stylish and minimalist, but when not applied with care, it can alienate inhabitants and make a home feel cold or uninviting. The study demonstrates that while innovation is essential, it is equally important to design spaces that are warm, livable, and truly centered around the people who use them.
Keywords:
excessive modernism, interior design, architecture, film Mon Onkel
Proceedings Editor
Edmond Hajrizi
ISBN
978-9951-982-41-2
Location
UBT Lipjan, Kosovo
Start Date
25-10-2025 9:00 AM
End Date
26-10-2025 6:00 PM
DOI
10.33107/ubt-ic.2025.199
Recommended Citation
Hoxha, Mimoza and Bilalli, Albulena, "Excessive Modernism in Interior Design: The Case of the Jacques Tati Satirical Film “Mon Oncle”" (2025). UBT International Conference. 12.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/2025UBTIC/ID/12
Excessive Modernism in Interior Design: The Case of the Jacques Tati Satirical Film “Mon Oncle”
UBT Lipjan, Kosovo
Considering Jacques Tati’s 1958 satirical film Mon Oncle, this study addresses the issue of excessive modernism in interior design. It analyzes how uncomfortable, dysfunctional, and inhumane interior and architectural spaces can result from hypermodernist design taken to extremes. Using a mixed- methods approach that combines film analysis and a user questionnaire, the research explores a central contradiction: modern design is often perceived as stylish and minimalist, but when not applied with care, it can alienate inhabitants and make a home feel cold or uninviting. The study demonstrates that while innovation is essential, it is equally important to design spaces that are warm, livable, and truly centered around the people who use them.