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Postmodernism is an artistic and cultural movement that developed in the mid-to late-20th century as a response to and rejection of the tenets of modernism. It is characterized by skepticism towards grand narratives and ideologies, as well as opposition to epistemic certainty and stability of meaning. In architecture, postmodernism is marked by a playful use of historical references, the incorporation of elements from popular and mass culture, and a tendency towards eclecticism.
Rem Koolhaas, a figure synonymous with theoretical audacity and urban provocations, ventured into residential architecture with his Dutch House project (1992-1994). While less renowned than his urban-focused projects, this house…
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The Corinthian Apartment Building, located at 330 East 38th Street in the Murray Hill neighborhood of Manhattan, is an example of postmodern architecture. Designed by Der Scutt and Michael Schimenti…
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The Gallaratese Housing Complex, also known as the Monte Amiata Housing, is a monumental experiment in urban design, reflecting the post-war ambition of reimagining social housing in Milan. Designed by…
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The Sewage Pumping Station in Berlin’s Tiergarten, designed by architects O.M. Ungers and Stefan Schroth, is a significant work of postmodern architecture. Though its construction was completed between 1985 and…
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Completed in 1990 by Italian architect Aldo Rossi, the Town Hall of Borgoricco, Italy, is a quintessential example of Rossi’s architectural philosophy. The building is characterized by its repeated use…
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The Vanna Venturi House, located in Philadelphia, is a seminal piece of modern architecture designed by the renowned architect Robert Venturi. Built between 1962 and 1964 for Venturi’s mother, Vanna,…
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Completed in 1977, the Centre Georges Pompidou by Piano + Rogers transcends the concept of a mere building to become a distinguished symbol of modern architecture nestled in the heart of…
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La Muralla Roja, Spanish for ‘The Red Wall,’ is a postmodern apartment complex in Manzanera, Calpe, Spain. It was designed by Spanish architect Ricardo Bofill for the client Palomar S.A….
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The San Cataldo Metropolitan Cemetery, designed by Aldo Rossi, integrates a design built by the architect Cesare Costa between 1858 and 1876 with a very modern building designed by the…
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In 1993, renowned architecture firm Legorreta + Legorreta, in collaboration with landscape architect Laurie Olin Architects, completed the final renovation of Pershing Square in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles….
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Conceived in 1959 by renowned architects James Stirling and James Gowan, the Engineering Building at the University of Leicester stands as a quintessential example of mid-20th-century architecture. This iconic structure…
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In 1969, Richard Feigen commissioned the Austrian architect Hans Hollein to redesign an 1887 row house and convert it into a two-story gallery and residence for his own use. The…
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In 1986, Japanese architect Arata Isozaki completed the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles (MOCA) with Los Angeles popular culture and classical architecture in mind. Today this location hosts…
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