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1984 was a significant year in architecture as postmodernism reached its height of influence, with buildings completed during this period embracing historical references, bold color, ornament, and playful forms that challenged the austerity of late modernism, while high-tech and deconstructivist approaches also began to emerge on the global stage.
Located in the wooded hills of Ashiya, Hyōgo Prefecture, the Koshino House (1981–1984) is a seminal work in Tadao Ando’s early career, embodying his rigorous commitment to spatial purity, material…
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The German Architecture Museum (Deutsches Architekturmuseum), situated in Frankfurt, Germany, is one of the most compelling architectural works of the late 20th century. Designed by the architect Oswald Mathias Ungers,…
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Completed in 1994, the Igualada Cemetery, designed by the Spanish architects Carme Pinós and Enric Miralles, is nestled on the slopes of Igualada near Barcelona, Spain. The cemetery serves as…
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Completed in 1984, the House in Yokohama remains a standout example of the innovative and influential residential designs of Japanese architect Kazuo Shinohara (1925-2006). Shinohara was known for his blend…
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Completed in 1984 by renowned Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry, the Norton House is known for its eccentric form and eclectic materiality, much like Frank Gehry’s house in Santa Monica. It…
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The Oficina Teatro, designed by Brazilian architect Lina Bo Bardi in São Paulo in 1984, represents a bold and unconventional architectural statement. Transformed from a historic office building that had…
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