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The architecture of the 1990s was marked by a shift away from the minimalism and functionalism of the previous decade towards a more eclectic and decorative style. The era saw a resurgence of historical references and a return to ornamentation in design. The use of new digital technologies allowed architects to experiment with complex forms and shapes, leading to a new generation of iconic buildings. The Deconstructivist movement, associated with architects like Frank Gehry, was also a prominent feature of the period. Additionally, the 1990s saw the rise of the “Starchitect” phenomenon, with architects like Zaha Hadid and Rem Koolhaas becoming household names.
T-House, located in Wilton, NY, is a country retreat commissioned by an aspiring author who desired a space to house his extensive collection of 10,000 books. Designed by Ungers and…
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Completed in 1990 by Italian architect Aldo Rossi, the Town Hall of Borgoricco, Italy, is known for its repeated use of cones, cylinders, and squares.
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Anne Lacaton & Jean-Philippe Vassal, the French architect couple winner of the Pritzker 2021 Prize, designed the Cap Ferret house in the pines in 1998 on an undeveloped plot in…
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The Site of Reversible Destiny is an “experience park” opened in 1995 designed by Nagoya-born, New York-based artist Arakawa Shusaku and his wife and artistic partner, poet Madeline Gins. The theme of…
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Completed in 1994, the Lovett Bay House in Sydney, designed by Architect Richard Leplastrier, exemplifies the idea of architecture as a vessel and a cradle for the family.
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In 1993, Legorreta + Legorreta and landscape architect Laurie Olin Architects completed the Pershing Square’s last renovation in the City of Los Angeles. The five-acre public park dates from 1781…
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Completed in 1992 by Japanese architect Hiroshi Naito, the Sea Folk Museum is an example of wood Japanese craft with an 18.5 meter-wide (60.7 feet) roof constructed of laminated timber…
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In 1997, Pritzker Prize-winning Japanese architect Fumihiko Maki completed the Kaze-no-Oka Crematorium in Nakatsu, Japan. The building’s design emphasizes what the architect called “transitional spaces,” wherein the functional rooms are…
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Completed in 1995, the Satellite House Complex, designed by Javier Senosiain, is one of the best examples of Mexican organic architecture. Influenced by architects such as Gaudí, Hundertwasser, and Frank…
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In 1991, James Stirling, Michael Wilford & Thomas Muirhead completed the bookshop Pavilion in the Venice gardens of the Arsenal. With more than 25 pavilions designed by famous architects, the…
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In 1997, Shigeru Ban completed the Wall-less House, also known as the House Without Walls. In this project, Ban creates a “universal floor,” a term coined by Robert Kronenberg in…
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In 2003, MVRDV completed the Silodam, a polychromatic apartment building on Amsterdam harbor that was part of an extensive urban operation that transformed a former dam and silo building. A…
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Completed in 1997, the Villa VPRO Headquarters was the first realized project by MVRDV architecture firm. The proposal departs from traditional cellular office environments by inviting occupants to transition seamlessly…
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The Benesse House Museum designed by Tadao Ando opened in 1992 as a facility integrating a museum with a hotel based on the concept of “coexistence of nature, art, and…
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