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Postmodern architecture

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about postmodern architecture

Project • By archoffice | architecture & construction officeUniversities

Baghiatallah University Entrance

The design of the Baghiatallah University Entrance is the result of merging two distinct spatial approaches. The first approach adopts a thoroughly modern interpretation of the entrance; a concrete shell that emerges from the ground, defines the entrance space beneath it, and then returns to the earth. One of its vertical planes is angled along the primary flow of pedestrians to enhance legibility and create a more inviting atmosphere. Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption The second approach takes a postmodern perspective, featuring a brick volume with proportions and openings reminiscent of traditional Iranian gateways. The integration of these two spatial volumes along their central axis has resulted in a wo... More

Project • By BWM Designers & ArchitectsBars

Imperial Riding School, Autograph Collection

The Imperial Riding School, member of Autograph Collection Hotels, is the Austrian debut and is located on Ungargasse in Vienna’s third district. BWM Designers & Architects were responsible for handling all the official procedures with the authorities and for reworking the heritage-protected facades in close cooperation with the Austrian Federal Monuments Authority. The new interior was designed by the London-based interior design practice Goddard Littlefair. The comprehensively renovated, roughly 11,000sqm hotel – reopened under the name of Imperial Riding School, Autograph Collection – is located on the more or less triangular-shaped site at No. 60 Ungargasse, which is flanked by Ungargasse, the express train line a... More

Project • By B BRANDPrivate Houses

The Blue House

Architecture studio B BRAND has redesigned the interior of an iconic 1986 postmodernist home designed by renowned Belgian architect Jo Crepain. The project, called Blue House, is a contemporary interpretation of Crepain's signature formal language, while respecting his original design principles. Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption The renovation focused on preserving the original architecture. B BRAND subtly integrated modern elements into the existing structure, aiming for a harmonious dialogue between old and new. Historic elements were not only preserved but also revalued, allowing the home to retain its architectural integrity. Caption Caption Caption Caption... More

Project • By LAACBanks

HYPO TIROL KUFSTEIN

Reconstruction and general renovation with façade renovation. The existing building of the HYPO Tirol Bank is located in the center of the old town of Kufstein. The building is part of a closed development and was built in the early 1990s in a postmodern style. The mixed-use building contains residential and various commercial uses. Photo: LAAC The design of the new HYPO Tirol Bank Branch transfers the postmodern building into a contemporary appearance and conveys the essential corporate philosophy principles of HYPO Tirol Bank such as transparency, clarity and openness. The open room design of this prototypical office is based on the concept of dynamic working environments and a customer oriented signage system that we helped... More

Project • By Mamiya Shinichi Design StudioOffices

Pillar Grove

Our newly-built office plan. The site is located in a suburb of Nagoya City, near the last stop of a metro station, and facing a major arterial road. A large development project being undertaken in the surrounding area, will transform the site in years to come. The following points were focused on to carry out the project: Creating the image of a fresh space that will play a key role in our company’s future development. Encouraging rich communication between the staff. Exploring the possibilities of a wooden structure. The construction was planned with the following considerations in mind: Firstly, concerning the placement of pillars, 30 pillars were placed in a hash-tag layout allowing the creation of a structure that has no load bearing w... More