Late modernism

Retro futurism, a unique and captivating aesthetic, originated in the mid-20th century during an era brimming with anticipation for the future. It envisioned a world of sleek, streamlined technology

A vision of the future of TV, family life and architecture by Charles Schridde

Toma Gerzha on Instagram: "it's getting late"

HGTV features an array of whimsical, strange and always unusual postmodern buildings around the world and featured in Postmodern Architecture: Less Is Bore.

Vogue Living on Instagram: “Open plan living is a staple in Australian homes, but how do you truly nail the perfect mix of inside and out? While freely flowing rooms…”

Michael Graves | Edificio Humana | Louisville, Kentucky, Estados Unidos | 1982-1985

When faced with a choice, ponder: does saying yes to this option make you feel on top of the world or do you have a hunch to walk the other way? What is your visceral reaction? Deep down your intuition knows the answer, you just need to listen to it.

Simply put, postmodern design is what came after modernist design, the prevailing aesthetic style of the early to mid-20th century. But this broad definition makes it so important to understand what exactly postmodern design is and how to take advantage of its principles with intention.

Vernadsky National Library of Ukraine, Kyiv, Built in 1989. Architect V. Gopkalo, V. Grechina

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Mid-century modern design has stood the test of time, remaining...

Rainier Tower is a 41-story, 156.67 m skyscraper in the Metropolitan Tract of Seattle, Washington, at 1301 Fifth Avenue. It was designed by Minoru Yamasaki, who designed the World Trade Center in New York City as well as the IBM Building, which is on the corner across the street from Rainier Tower to the southeast.

Zaha Hadid, Galaxy Soho Beijing / China

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Art Deco

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