Top 10 examples of Post Modern Architecture by way of Brick and Cornice, difficult to pick just ten considering what a wide range of buildings and architects fall in to the category. Excellent jumping off point for learning more, with links to the projects.

1. Top 10 Examples Of Post
Modern Architecture
Post Modern Architecture is stunning, surprising, beautiful and amazing.
Here we go through our top 10 projects that we love.
Compiled by Brick And Cornice

2. Piazza d'Italia, New Orleans
Piazza d'Italia, New Orleans, USA: Designed by Charles Moore,
the Piazza d'Italia is a playful and vibrant postmodern public
plaza. It features colorful architectural elements, including a
monumental fountain, classical references, and fragmented
forms that create a lively and eclectic urban space.
Piazza d’Italia
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3. AT&T Building, New York NY
AT&T Building (now Sony Tower), New York City, USA: Designed
by Philip Johnson and John Burgee, this iconic skyscraper is
known for its distinctive Chippendale-inspired crown. The
building's ornamental top, along with its classical proportions and
pink granite façade, embodies postmodern design's fusion of
historic references and contemporary forms.
AT&T Building
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4. Dancing House, Prague
Dancing House, Prague, Czech Republic: Designed by Vlado
Milunić and Frank Gehry, the Dancing House stands out among
Prague's historic architecture. It features curvaceous forms that
evoke the image of a dancing couple. This whimsical building
serves as a prominent example of postmodern architecture's
sculptural and expressive nature.
Dancing House Prague
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5. The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Spain: Designed by Frank
Gehry, this iconic museum is a masterpiece of postmodern
architecture. The building's titanium-clad curves, undulating
forms, and dramatic spatial experiences redefine the relationship
between architecture and its surroundings, making it a symbol of
urban revitalization and artistic innovation.
Guggenheim Bilbao
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6. The Louvre Pyramid, Paris
The Louvre Pyramid, Paris, France: Designed by I.M. Pei, the
Louvre Pyramid is a striking postmodern addition to the historic
Louvre Museum complex. The pyramid's glass and steel
structure, along with its juxtaposition against the classical
architecture, symbolizes a harmonious blending of old and new,
tradition and modernity.
The Louvre Pryramid
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7. The Pompidou Centre, Paris
The Pompidou Centre, Paris, France: Designed by Renzo Piano
and Richard Rogers, the Pompidou Centre is a landmark of
postmodern architecture. Its inside-out design, with colorful
exposed pipes and ducts, challenges traditional architectural
conventions and celebrates functional expressionism.
Pompidou Centre Website
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8. The Kunsthal, Rotterdam
The Kunsthal, Rotterdam, Netherlands: Designed by Rem
Koolhaas and his firm OMA, the Kunsthal is a visually striking
postmodern art museum. Its dynamic and fragmented forms, use
of different materials, and unconventional spatial arrangements
reflect the playful and experimental nature of postmodern design.
Kunsthal Website
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9. Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles
Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, USA: Designed by Frank
Gehry, the Walt Disney Concert Hall is an iconic example of
postmodern architecture. Its stainless steel exterior, curvilinear
shapes, and sculptural forms create a visually captivating and
dynamic space that harmonizes with its cultural context.
Walt Disney Concert Hall Venue
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10. Sainsbury Wing, National Gallery,
London
Sainsbury Wing, National Gallery, London, UK: Designed by
Robert Venturi, the Sainsbury Wing is an addition to the National
Gallery. Its historicist façade, which references the neighboring
buildings, incorporates postmodern design elements such as
exaggerated classical motifs and playful ornamentation.
Sainsbury Wing National Gallery
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11. The Lloyds Building, London
The Lloyds Building, London, UK: Designed by Richard Rogers,
the Lloyds Building is an emblematic example of postmodern
architecture. Its distinctive stainless steel exterior, exposed
structural elements, and unconventional spatial organization
challenge traditional notions of a corporate skyscraper.
Lloyds Building
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12. Conclusion
Post Modern Architecture is the culmination of architectural history, a
glorious mish-mash that begs questions, elevates the imagination and
challenges us to think about how we interact with our lived
environments. The 10 examples given are just the tip of the iceberg for
everything that post modern is and can be. Want to discover more, our
website isn’t a bad place to continue.
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