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The 1960s in architecture was a transformational era marked by a shift in thinking and values. It was a time of breaking free from traditional architectural styles and exploring new ways of design and construction. Architecture during this period was seen not just as a functional art form but also as a means of political and social expression. With a focus on questioning established concepts and reaching new heights, the 1960s saw the rise of daring and innovative projects. Music, art, and construction all significantly shaped the architectural style of the time, creating a cultural movement that emphasized creativity, individuality, and progress. The architecture of the 1960s was a reflection of the broader cultural and social changes of the era, representing a new way of thinking about the built environment.
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In response to the devastation of agricultural towns in Aichi by the Ise Bay Typhoon in 1959, renowned Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa conceived a visionary concept in 1960 – the…
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In 1959, renowned architects Alison and Peter Smithson embarked on a transformative project, acquiring a portion of the historical Upper Lawn Farm to create the innovative Upper Lawn Solar Pavilion…
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The Gandhi Memorial Museum, designed by renowned Indian architect Charles Correa, is a significant landmark located in the Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad, India. Completed in 1963, the museum is dedicated to…
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Park Imperial South Residences is a stunning community of 30 units located on a spacious 3.5-acre lot in beautiful South Palm Springs. The community was completed in 1960 by the…
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The Salk Institute for Biological Studies, located in La Jolla, California, was commissioned by Jonas Salk, developer of the first safe and effective polio vaccine in 1960. Salk, who envisioned…
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Designed and built between 1961 and 1964 for the Tokyo Olympics, the National Stadium of Japan, designed by Kenzo Tange, explores and stimulates the creative possibilities of architecture that started…
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In 1963, Danish architect Hans Christian Hansen completed the Ringbo Nursing Home developed under the Danish Welfare State policies when he was the project leader at the Municipal City office…
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The John Ferraro Building, headquarters for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, is an iconic building in the City of Los Angeles. It was designed by the firm…
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In 2011 Canadian architecture firm FABG completed the renovation of the Nun’s Island Gas Station in Quebec, initially designed by Mies van der Rohe, into a civic center for the…
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In the first half of the 1960s, Dutch architect Aldo van Eyck worked on a commission for a sculpture pavilion in the Sonsbeek park to host sculptures of nearly thirty…
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The Bunshaft Residence, also known as the Travertine House, is a landmark of modernist architecture. Designed by architect Gordon Bunshaft for himself and his wife, this weekend getaway on the…
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Completed in 1966, the new headquarters for the Bank of London in Buenos Aires stands as a testament to the innovative collaboration between Clorindo Testa and SEPRA Studio. More than…
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The Tokyo Metropolitan Festival Hall (Tokyo Bunka Kaikan), designed by Kunio Maekawa in 1957, opened in April 1961. The building was Japan’s first concert hall and was located in Tokyo’s…
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In 1962, renowned architect Paul Rudolph completed the six-story Temple Street parking garage in New Haven, Connecticut, capturing the spirit of the automobile era. Spanning two city blocks, the garage’s…
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