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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.
Brutalist Architecture | Postmodernism | Critical regionalism | Modern architecture | Organic Architecture
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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The Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena, designed by Ladd & Kelsey Architects in 1969, is an award-winning and thought-provoking architectural marvel that houses the institution’s prestigious contemporary art collection. The…
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Luis Barragan’s love for horses was reflected in his architectural designs, and in the late 1960s, he was commissioned to create an exceptional equestrian compound located near Mexico City. The…
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In the late ’60s, Togo Murano was asked to re-design the earlier wooden facilities of the Japan Lutheran Theological seminary which was one of the leading theological study centers in…
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In the mid-1960s, Peter van Dijk, a talented 37-year-old architect, teamed up with Christopher Jaffe, an expert in acoustics, and structural engineer Richard Genser to design the Blossom Music Center…
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In 1966, Team 4 unveiled their inaugural project on the picturesque southern coast of Cornwall. Seamlessly embedded into the terrain, the design of this cockpit-like structure is defined by its…
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The Olivetti Underwood Factory was designed by acclaimed American architect Louis Kahn in 1966 and completed in 1970. Olivetti, an Italian company, commissioned Kahn the building to manufacture their Underwood…
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American architect Philip Johnson designed in 1969 the John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial as a thoughtful piece of art intended for reflection and remembrance. Johnson’s design is a “cenotaph,” or open…
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Located in a picturesque valley near San Francisco, the Orinda House is a remarkable work of residential architecture designed by Charles W. Moore for his personal residence in 1962. This…
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The Bensberg Town Hall was designed in 1962 by Gottfried Böhm and completed in 1969. Thick concrete slabs and seamless glass create a rationalist base for the tower, which rises…
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