Deconstructivism in architecture emerged in the late 1980s and is characterized by fragmented and distorted forms that manipulate the surface and structure of buildings. It rejects strict modernist design principles in favor of curvilinear shapes and a feeling of controlled chaos. Notable deconstructivist architects include Frank Gehry, Zaha Hadid, Daniel Libeskind, and their works often feature destabilized geometric forms inspired by Russian constructivism. Some famous examples are Gehry's Vitra Design Museum and Dancing House in Prague.

1. A HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE - DECONSTRUCTION
Deconstructivism in architecture was born in the late 80s of the twentieth century.
Its characteristic feature is the idea of fragmentation. It also manipulates the surface and the cover of
the construction. It is dominated by curvilinear shapes, which are supposed to disturb and dislocate
the skeleton of the object. The structure of the building has a feeling of controlled chaos and
stimulating unpredictability.
Deconstruction is a continuation of an earlier architecture style - postmodernism. However, is stands
in opposition to the limiting rules of modernism, including materials fidelity, purity of form or forms
functioning. Deconstructivism in architecture rejects the rule of ornament as a side effect or an item of
decoration.
Deconstructionists often drew their inspiration from Russian constructivism. Delighted by the new,
experimental forms and geometric structure destabilization. Today, in their work, architects need a
computer. It helps in the creation of projects in destructivism and inexpensive mass production of
subtly differing elements.
In 1988, an exhibition titled "Architecture deconstructionism" in the Museum of Modern Art was
organized. It crystallized a new style in architecture and has brought fame to artists who took part in it.
The best example of deconstructionism complexity of this architecture is the Vitra Design Museum
designed by Frank Gehry. It is a white, bare cube-shaped building, which was deconstructed using
geometry evoking abstract expressionism and cubism.
One of the best architects of deconstructionism are: Frank Gehry,
Vlado Milunić, Zaha Hadid, Coop Himmelb (l) au, Peter Eisenman, Bernard Tschumi, Rem
Koolhaas, Daniel Libeskind.
The most famous works of architectural deconstructionism are
"Dancing House" in Prague, the Imperial War Museum in Manchester in the UK, Vitra Design
Museum in Weil-am-Rhein (Germany), Seattle Central Library in USA, UFA-Palast in Dresden , the
Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao,Spain, the MIT Stata Center in Cambridge USA, The Jewish Museum
in Berlin, Vienna, Austria Gasometer,
BMW World in Munich (Germany),
Limoges Concert Hall and the Parc de la Villette (Paris), France, New Acropolis Museum in Athens
(Greece), the Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco in the U.S., CCTV HQ in Beijing,
China and Gehry Tower in Hannover, Germany

2. COOP HIMMELB(L)AU
1994 Groninger Museum Netherlands

3. 1998 ---
UFA-Cinema Center Drezno

4. The Architectural Design
Concept
The design is characterized by two intricately interconnected building units: The Cinema Block,
with eight cinemas and seating for 2600, and the Crystal, a glass shell which serves
simultaneously as foyer and Public Square.
The Cinema Block
The Cinema Block opens up towards the street and is permeable for pedestrian traffic between
Pragerstraße and St. Petersburger Straße. It is differentiated by the circulation system of the
cinemas and by views through to St. Petersburger Straße.
The Crystal

5. The Crystal is no longer merely a functional entry hall to the cinemas, but an urban passageway.
The bridges, ramps and stairs to the cinemas are themselves urban expressions. They allow
views of the movement of people on a multitude of levels, unfolding the urban space into three
dimensions. The lively quality of this space can be described in relation to the dynamic structure
of film.
The Skybar, the "floating" double-cone inside the foyer, is accessible and will host different
functions (café, bar etc.).
In this way, the content of the building becomes visible to the city as much as the city is visible
from the building. It is an inside-out building which sustains a dialogue with the city. The media
event - projected from the interior towards the exterior - assists in the creation of urban space.
PETER EISENMAN
2006
University of Phoenix Stadium
Glendale, Arizona
FRANK GEHRY
1978
Gehry Residence

6. 1995
Fred and Ginger currently Dancing House, Prague, Czech Republic

7. ZAHA HADID

8. 2010
MAXXI - National Museum of the 21st Century Arts, Rome, Italy
Port Authority Building (Havenhuis) in Antwerp, Belgium (2016)

9. DANIEL LIBESKIND
2007
Michael Lee-Chin Crystal
Royal Ontario Museum
Toronto