Post Modernism

 In 1973 the oil supply was cut off by the Arab nations, putting the west in a panic, losing hope. Once the economy started to improve years later, consumer culture started becoming selfish and taking everything for themselves. These times affected design, architecture, fashion, and philosophy due to a revolt against modernism. This started the Memphis movement which was an eclectic group of designers who wanted to get rid of modern style. They were inspired by past styles like art deco, and pop art thy didn’t want order they wanted irony and distortion. They threw different colors, shapes, and decorations, all cluttered in a space, (shown in the image below) which is very overstimulating in my opinion. Not only was the Memphis group having an influence but the New York Five which is five New York architects that brought stuck to some similar forms and designs as modernism. These five architects had a better balance, they didn’t follow all the same principles of modernism before but stuck with some organization and designed with a purpose. Later on, Deconstructivism arose where you have temporary pieces that can be moved to create something else. This was an effort to more versatile designs that could be taken apart and put into a new form, which surprised people.



 
One step further:

One of the architects that stood out to me during the post-modernism movement was Richard Meier. He was one of the NY five. I am not surprised that he stood out to me, given the fact that he was influenced by some of my favorite architects, Mies Van Der Rohe and Le Corbusier. Meier focused on geometric designs and likes to merge nature and the exterior environment with the interior, like Mies Van Der Rohe. Another thing I appreciate about Meier was that he would consider and include the site with his architectural designs, with the least disturbance to nature possible. You see an example of honoring nature with his Getty Center Los Angeles home. His exterior reflected those of Le Corbusier, someone else he was highly influenced. 




 Current Applications:

1. This image below shows the deconstructive design that was part of the post-modernism movement. It shows a fragmented exterior with an unpredictable design. There isn’t mathematical geometry to it in the form of ratios or proportion or the normal “rules”.  




2. In the image below is a current application of a Memphis movement style. Compared to interiors in that time, I like the current application better. In this image, there is still a color relationship, with coordinating and complimenting colors. There is more consistency throughout the space and even architectural details in the millwork and arches that makes the interior more desirable as well. 1. This image below shows the deconstructive design that was part of the post-modernism movement. It shows a fragmented exterior with an unpredictable design. There isn’t mathematical geometry to it in the form of ratios or proportions of the normal “rules”.  



Comments

  1. Meaghan Di PietroApril 14, 2022 at 11:27 AM

    Dezaray,
    I enjoyed the way you described the movement especially how they wanted irony and distortion. I liked that you chose to look into Richard Meier it was interesting that he was a post modern architect who was inspired by modernist architects like Mies van der Rohe. Great blog!

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  2. Professor VanderNoordaaApril 15, 2022 at 12:10 PM

    Dezaray,
    I really appreciated your Blog entry this week. You summarized the Post Modern Era well. I find the Memphis Movement overstimulating too- but your Current Example of this style was palatable.
    Richard Meier was a great architect to go into greater depth on. His appreciation for the site and not disturbing nature was very commendable. Total Points:50/50

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