Post Modernism/Deconstruction/Contemporary

Known by its many names, this period of style replaced the International Style. The post modernism was a period that allowed for countries to share different different design styles easier. There was multiple influential individuals who played a huge role in the post modernism period. One being Louis I. Kahn, who expressed concern on the relationship between materials and light. Another architect Cesar Pelli, who designed some of the worlds tallest buildings. As the profession developed so did technology. New technology was one of the main components of modern design, it including finishes/materials such as steel, concrete, and glass. Design based on technology is known as Hi Tech. Professionals such as Richard Buckminister Fuller, Charles Eames, Renzo/ Richard Rogers, Norman Foster, James Stirling, and Robert Venturi played a great role in Hi-Tech design.

Cambridge University 

James Stirling 

Richard Buckminster Fuller 

Norman Foster

Alot of this period dealt with looking at its environment/surroundings and designing from there. The New York Five was a group of architects that used white throughout all their works. These five architects included Peter Eisenman, Michael Graves, Charles Gwathmey, John Hejduk and Richard Meier. 

Another design style that used "broken up, loosely assembled parts and elements that were seemingly torn apart and reassembled in chaos was known as the deconstructivism period. 

These periods eventually lead to LEED design and making buildings LEED certified.Which hopefully I will be able to form a group and start studying for it soon. 

I really enjoyed looking at this period of design because it relates so similar to what we see today. 

Peer Discussion 

I read Katie's Blog and I enjoyed how she related this period so much to Normal, and I was able to relate and know that I have seen all of these buildings around. I also read Allison's Blog and enjoyed how she explained the contemporary design period.

Video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlVseOWToL4

I think that this video depicted what LEED is about and showed how design has changed so much and the new things that have been created to develop this profession as a whole.

Rise of the Decorator

During the Art Deco period the Rise of the Profession of a Decorator began in Paris. The Rise of the Decorator included the theory of functionalists. This period helped out the interiors of individuals who were wealthy and wanted their houses to reflect their status. There were three main designers of many in this movement Elsie de Wolfe, Dorothy Draper, and Billy Baldwin.

Pearls of Wisdom

Elsie de Wolfe

Elsie de Wolfe started her career off as an actress and redirected her career plans as an interior designer. She revamped the Victorian interiors and made them into bright spaces while using French furniture. The separation between interior designer and an architect was distinguished. 

Lady of the Moment 

Elsie de Wolfe

Dorothy Draper 

Dorothy Draper whose work is still used as inspiration today was an excellent interior design. She combined traditional and non-traditional furniture. She had a very fun and aesthetics that I enjoyed in all of her interiors. 

Billy Baldwin not only designed for the middle class but he also designed for famous clients. He believed that "Nothing was interesting unless it is personal". 

Billy Baldwin

I really enjoyed looking at the Rise of the Decorator period. It was very interesting to look at. 

Current Applications:

We see the use of bright colors and details throughout this interior. 

Peer discussion!

I reviewed Paige S blog, it was very interesting to see the chairs that she included that went alone with the rise of the decorator period. I enjoyed how she also connected those chairs to her current application chairs. I also reviewed Nichole K. blog on Modernism part 2., I enjoyed her current application images and how they related so well to the period. 

Video! 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7_cycJBTPg