By : Caroline, Kahrion, Loren, and Max

Postmodern Architecture In Chicago

PostmodernCommunicating meanings with ambiguity and sensitivity for the buildings context, buildings harmonize without any planning.

Began as an international style

Robert Venturi

Father of postmodernism, born on June 25, 1925

Structures in Chicago 333 Wacker Drive was built in 1983

Millenium Park-Pritzker Pavillion was made by Frank Gehry

PostmodernDescribed as neocentric-architecture that developed the mid 18th century-style buildings in North America

Usage of columns, many of the buildings are known to have terra cotta decorated buildings and bronze and stainless steel embellishments.

Influenced by contextualism-an idea that modern buildings are designed and mixed with urban environments.

Goals of Postmodern DesignAddress the limitations of it’s predecessor.

Convey ideas to the public in funny and witty ways.

Create buildings that are sensitive to the reasons why they were built.

Architects wanted to re-introduce color, decoration, ornament, and human scale to the design of buildings.

Continue Structures in ChicagoLoyola Law school was used by sharp geometric shapes.

The state of Illinois center on 55 west Monroe

O’ Hare international airport

Harold Washington Library was finished in 1991

Frank GehryCanadian architect, won the Pritzker Prize, built the PritzkerPavilion in Millennium Park.

He built several world renowned structures such as the Disney Concert Hall in California and the Experience Music Project in Seattle

Stanely TigermanChicago born architect, has an excellent reputation

Built the Illinois Regional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped and the Anti-Cruelty Society Building.

Helmut JahnGerman-American architect, built the James R. Thompson Center, 55 West Monroe, connecting concourses in O’Hare, and ITT Student Housing.

Santiago CalatravaSpanish architect who drew up the designs for the Chicago Spire, which fell through due to the 2008 Housing crash.

Skidmore, Merrill and OwingsA Chicago based architecture firm, originated in 1939

Designed the John Hancock buildings, Sears Tower, the Regenstein Library and the Trump Tower.

Jeanne Gange (Aqua Building and the SOS Lavezzorio Community Center)