Post Modern Architechture

Post Modern Architechture• began as an international style• from 1950s – present -

day architecture.• unapologetically diverse aesthetics• return of "wit, ornament and

reference"• rejects the notion of “pure” or

“perfect” detail

Post Modern Architects

• Michael Graves

Post Modern Architects

• Michael Graves• Richard Meier

Post Modern Architects

• Michael Graves• Richard Meier• Cesar Pelli

Post Modern Architects

• Michael Graves• Richard Meier• Cesar Pelli• John Burgee

Post Modern Architects

• Michael Graves• Richard Meier• Cesar Pelli• John Burgee• Robert Venturi

Post Modern Architects

• Michael Graves• Richard Meier• Cesar Pelli• John Burgee• Robert Venturi• Frank Gehry

Architechtural Characteristics

Rejects the notion of “pure” or “perfect” detail

Jardins de la Lironde Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health

New ways of viewing familiar styles 

Aqua Tower

Rotating Tower

Moves away from the neutral white colours

Inntel Hotel

Kansas City Library

past components melded together to create new means of design.

M2 Building

Les Echelles du Baroque

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Revival of traditional elements and techniques

Les Espaces d'abraxas Marne-la-vallée

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Other Examples Of Post Modern Architechture

Aliw Theater

Philippines

Resorts World Manila

Philippines

Kubo

Mind House

Royal Ontorio Museum

International

Stone House

The Crooked House

International

Low Impact Woodland House

Atonium

International

Habitat 67Piano House

International