Postmodern Architecture Today

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Copenhill by Bjarke Ingels Group. Source: Azure

        Postmodernism was the cultural movement that further developed philosophy, art, and architecture in the late 20th century following Modernism. The period brought with it an attitude of skepticism and rejection towards previously held ideologies. People began to criticize and drift from common practices. This included the perceived dullness and failed perfectionism of modern architecture (Wikipedia). The new style was a reaction against these things and embraced creativity and experimentation over traditional formality. Postmodern architecture is defined by its unique, asymmetrical shape, colors, and textures used in the building’s makeup. 

        A recently finished structure that echoes characteristics of postmodern architecture is the Amager Bakke or CopenHill power plant in Denmark. The energy-efficient power station was completed in 2017 by Bjarke Ingels Group. Wrapped in colored glass and an aluminum facade, the building boasts a very unique slanted shape (Azure). At first glance, the most eye-catching feature is its lush green artificial ski slope that covers the top of the building. Visitors are able to rock climb the sides or ski down the turf spine. On top of that, the building itself is asymmetrical with the sloped sides and a large smokestack that juts out at one end. This combination of different colors and textures that make up the outer part of the surface and distinctive shape are all characteristics of postmodern architecture.

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  1. THomas MelloOctober 25, 2020 at 9:14 AM

    I love the connection to architecture because it is a great way to see how it has evolved over the years. I like how you talked about how codes and way buildings being built today are different and more advanced to the ones that were built in past years.

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