Examples of Postmodern Architecture

Postmodern architecture replaces structured modernist form and function with an eclectic mashup of borrowed styles.
This page contains a collection of the most famous postmodern buildings organized by architect, as well as general links.

 
Frank Gehry - Books, Prints, Biography
MIT Stata Center - Dream-like structure that houses several technology departments at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Guggenheim, Bilbao - Sweeping design whose iconic status has eclipsed the modern original by Frank Lloyd Wright
Pritzker Pavilion: Millenium Park, Chicago - Chicago center for art, music, architecture and landscape design
Loyola Law School - One of Gehry's few works containing sharp geometric shapes, including simple unornamented columns
Chiat Day Building - Disruptive and iconic building for a disruptive and iconic advertising firm
 
Michael Graves - Books, Products, Biography
Disney's Dolphin and Swan Hotels - Design by Michael Graves for the most postmodern of theme parks
Engineering Research Center - Building on the campus of University of Cincinnati that evokes an image of an an engine or machine
Humana Building - Louisville, Kentucky tower locally known as the "Milk Carton", each side is slightly different to match its surroundings
Michael C. Carlos Museum - Museum of art on the campus of Emory University
Post Office of Celebration, Florida - Post office in Disney World's backyard
Portland Public Service Building - Features a block-like design and a classic bronze statue of Portlandia
Ten Peachtree Place - Commercial tower in midtown Atlanta
 
Philip Johnson - Books, Biography
Sony Building in NY - Previously owned by AT&T, this building gives a high tech tower an antique "Chippendale" top
Transco Tower - Inspired by Art deco, but built with steel and glass
Crystal Cathedral - Enormous California rendition of a classic cathedral in modern materials
 
Charles Moore - Books, Biography
Lurie Tower - University of Michigan tower designed by alumnus Charles Moore
Piazza d'Italia - Postmodern vision of classic architecture rendered in steel columns
 
I.M. Pei - Books, Biography
Louvre Pyramid - Iconic addition the Louvre that sits in stark contrast to its traditional surroundings
Johnson Museum of Art - Designed by I.M. Pei for Cornell University in Ithica, New York
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - Cleveland, Ohio home of the Rock and Roll museum featuring Pei's signature pyramids
 
Robert Venturi - Books, Biography
Seattle Art Museum - Constructed from a wide array of materials and features the dynamic outdoor sculpture: "The Hammering Man"
Guild House - Retirement home that ornaments mundane brick housing with elegant features
 
Miscellaneous
San Antonio Public Library - Quirky "Enchilada Red" building made up of geometric shapes
Luxor - Las Vegas Hotel and Casino modeled as a black glass pyramid
1000 De La Gauchetiere - Montreal skyscraper that borrows classic architectural features from other nearby buildings
 

Other Links on Postmodern Architecture

Postmodern Architecture - General collection of photographs (@Flickr)
Postmodern Architecture - Definition at Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Postmodernism (Architecture and Art) - Definition at Encarta
Postmodern Architecture - 3D Models using Google's Sketchup tool
Piazza d'Italia - Page by Walt Lockley
Crystal cathedral - Official home of the Crystal Cathedral
Lurie Tower - Official web site at University of Michigan
Modern and Postmodern Architecture - Overview at the New Georgia Encyclopedia, featuring Michael Graves