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.