Reviews

Ashley- Ashley's blog on Post-Modernism/Contemporary design was full of information on all of the important architects and designers during that time. She went into great detail on all of the buildings and chairs that were designed that impacted this periods design style. The images she chose showed the work that was done by these famous architects and designers that really help me understand what this design movement looked like.

Stephanie- Stephanie's post on Post-Modernism was full of information on the important architects and designers as well. She included a lot of detail along with a great video on the Vanna Venturi House that was very informational. The images she included were very interesting. She not only shows examples of chairs that were designed during that time, but chairs in interiors that represented that design movement as well.

Post Modernism

The Post Modernism movement consisted of many important architects and designers. Robert Venturi thought of modernism as too simplistic and limited that equaled boredom and dullness. His famous quote is, "less is bore". He believed greatness in modern design is complexity and contradiction. The New York Five was a group of 5 post modernism architects in New York City. The group included Peter Eisenman, Michael Graves, Charles Gwathmey, John Hejduk, and Ricjard Meier. Peter Eisenman was referred to as a deconstructivist, which includes a design with a fragmented exterior with an unpredictable design. Michael Graves embraced more decorative detail with strong color and forms. He also designed some kitchen elements for Target. Richard Meier had a geometric style using the color white. A more futuristic architect was Rem Koolhaas. He had designs that included bridges, hi-tech designs and deconstructivist concepts. He designed a building called the Mansion Bordeaux that included an interior living space on an elevator that could move to several different locations. Another important architect was I.M. Pei. He rejected the ideas of post modernism and reflected designs of early modern concepts. Today, the direction of the design is becoming more green and including LEED certification.

Images:

Chippendale Chair by Robert Venturi


Teapot by Michael Graves, sold at Target


Charles Gwathmey's residence and studio

Current Applications:

Current application of Richard Meier's geometric forms using white.


Use of post beams and opening up the space.

Extra Credit:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsV1axPJpLY

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Holli- I loved that Holli's blog was full of information on the landmarks she wanted to visit the most out of all the landmarks that were presented in class. She loaded each landmark with fun facts which made me just as interested to visit them. She covered all the information that was in the brochure of Dubai.

Tiziri- I loved how Tiziri  talked about how she has always wanted to go to Dubai and how much she loved the presentation on it. She explained which landmarks she would enjoy going to and why. I also liked the images she chose. Especially the one with comparing the different heights of the popular towers, I found that very interesting.

Bucket List

After all the groups presented landmarks from their country of choice, the country I want to visit the most is Dubai. Amanda, Paige and Rachel chose very interesting landmarks to present from Dubai. The buildings and places they researched were the Burj Al Arab, the Burj Kahlifia, Ski Dubai, The Palm Islands, the Infinity Tower, and the Jumeirah Beach Hotel. Out of all of those, my favorites were Ski Dubai, The Palm Islands and the Infinity Tower. Ski Dubai was built in 2005 and is a popular hotel Dubai. What makes this hotel so popular is its indoor skiing with real snow that is year round inside the hotel. The Palm Islands were created in 2014. They added on 323 miles to the coast line of Dubai. The infinity Tower was built in 2006. It goes 1000 feet in the air and is the world's tallest high-rise building. Overall Amanda, Paige and Rachel had a great presentation full of landmarks that convinced me to want to go visit Dubai.

Images:

Ski Dubai


The Palm Islands


The Infinity Tower

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Megan- Megan's blog was full of information on each furniture designer of this time. Along with the information on each designer, she showed images right next to it to shows examples. I really enjoyed the way she arranged her blog and it was also very full of what we went over in class.

Riann- Riann's blog had a great description of this time period. What I liked the most were the images used. the images represented the chairs and interiors of the mid-century period very well. Overall this blog post was very well done.

Mid-Century Modernism

Mid-century modernism was from 1950-1960. The style of the architecture included flat roofs, expansive walls of glass, bi-level structures, married indoor spaces to the outside and were extremely popular on the west coast. The color schemes of this movement included warm, earthy tones that were nature inspired, such as, olive green, burnt umber, pumpkin and mustard yellow. Along with trendy colors such as, pink, gray, turquoise, black, and yellow. The furnishing were mainly made of plastics, resin, metal composites, laminates, and fiber glass. Some famous architects during this period were Joseph Eichler and Charles and Ray Eames. Along with famous furniture designers, Eero Saarinen, George Nelson, and Isamu Noguchi. Joseph Eichler was inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright and developed mid-century tract housing subdivisions for the average american family. Charles and Ray Eames were designers that also designed some furniture. The two manufactures during this time that sold famous furniture where Herman Miller and Knoll.

Images:

Tulip Chair by Eero Saarinen

Lounge Chair by Charles and Ray Eames

Coconut Chair by George Nelson

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Extra Credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hv7ipQdUrYk