Postmodernism

Postmodernism

Overview of Postmodernism

Postmodernism is a broad intellectual stance that emerged in the mid-20th century, primarily as a reaction against the principles and practices of modernism. It is characterized by skepticism toward grand narratives, ideologies, and a focus on individual perspectives and experiences.

Key Locations and Architectural Works

Disneyland, Anaheim, California

• Established: 1955
• Notes: A cultural landmark embodying the principles of fantasy and commercialized nostalgia.

Ghirardelli Square

• Location: San Francisco, California
• Architects: Wurster, Bernardi & Emmons
• Landscape Architect: Lawrence Halprin
• Construction Period: 1962-1965
• Significant Features:   - West Plaza   - Chocolate Building   - Various structures including Power House, Woolen Mill, and others   - Features such as fountains, bandstands, staircases, and a clock tower.

Notable Architects

Robert Venturi (1925-2019)

• Key Works:   - Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture: A groundbreaking text proposing that architects embrace architectural complexity and contradiction as intrinsic to the essence of a building.

Notable Buildings by Robert Venturi:

1. Vanna Venturi House
      - Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
      - Built: 1962

2. Guild House
      - Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
      - Construction Period: 1960-1965

3. Franklin Court
      - Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
      - Built: 1975

4. Allen Museum & Art Building
      - Location: Oberlin, Ohio
      - Built: 1977

5. Sainsbury Wing
      - Location: National Gallery, London
      - Built: 1991

Charles Moore (1925-1993)

• Key Works:   - Moore House
      - Location: Orinda, California
      - Built: 1962

  - The Sea Ranch
    - Location: Sonoma County, California
    - Construction Period: 1964-1965

  - Kresge College, UCSC
    - Location: Santa Cruz, California
    - Construction Period: 1966-1974

  - UCSB Faculty Club
    - Location: Isla Vista, California
    - Construction Period: 1966-1968

  - Piazza d'Italia
    - Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
    - Construction Period: 1974-1978

Beverly Hills City Hall

• Key Features in Site Plan:
    - Police Station
    - Fire Station
    - Library
    - Parking Structure
• Architect: Charles Moore
• Construction Period: 1982-1986

Johnson & Burgee

1. Pennzoil Place
      - Location: Houston, Texas
      - Construction Period: 1970-1976 & 1984-1988

2. AT&T Building (Now Sony)
      - Location: New York City
      - Construction Period: 1978-1984

3. PPG Place
      - Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
      - Construction Period: 1980-1984

Michael Graves (1934-2015)

• Key Works:
    - Hanselmann House
      - Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
      - Construction Period: 1967-1971
      - Notable Aspect: Sketch c. 1979

  - Portland Building
    - Location: Portland, Oregon
    - Construction Period: 1980-1982
    - Features and style: Notable for its postmodern design.

  - Domaine Clos Pegase Winery
    - Location: Calistoga, California
    - Built: 1984
    - Design: Incorporates oblique viewing angles and a master site plan.

  - Municipal Library
    - Location: San Juan Capistrano, California
    - Built: 1982
    - Key Features:       - Charge Desk       - Work Room       - Various section rooms including children's room, adults lounge, study carrels, and gardens.

  - Disney Team Building
    - Location: Studio City/Burbank
    - Built: 1990
    - Features:
      - Multiple floors including a foyer, a rotunda lobby, and various offices.

European Post-Modernism

Key Works by James Stirling

1. History Faculty Library
      - Location: Cambridge, England
      - Construction Period: 1967-1968

2. Neue Staatsgalerie
      - Location: Stuttgart, Germany
      - Construction Period: 1979-1984

Centre Pompidou

• Architects: Renzo Piano & Richard Rogers
• Location: Paris, France
• Construction Period: 1970-1977

Lloyds of London

• Architect: Richard Rogers
• Location: London, England
• Construction Period: 1978-1986

Institut du Monde Arabe

• Architect: Jean Nouvel
• Location: Paris, France
• Construction Period: 1981-1987

Les Espaces des Abraxes

• Architect: Ricardo Bofill
• Location: Marne-le-Valle, France
• Construction Period: 1978-1983

Antigone Complex

• Architect: Ricardo Bofill
• Location: Montpellier, France
• Construction Period: 1985-1988

Cemetery of San Cataldo

• Architect: Aldo Rossi
• Location: Modena, Italy
• Construction Period: 1972-1980

Teatro del Mundo

• Architect: Aldo Rossi
• Location: Venice, Italy
• Construction Period: 1978