Timeline of Architecture After World War 2 Till Now DECONSTRUCTIVSM

1980-1990 till Now

MID CENTURY MODERN
ARCHITECTURE (1945-1969) Deconstructivism is a movement of postmodern architecture which
appeared in the 1980s. It gives the impression of the fragmentation
of the constructed building, commonly characterised by an absence
Known for clean lines, minimal decoration, and connection of obvious harmony, continuity, or symmetry.
with nature, mid-century modern architecture is an American
classic that kicked off after World War II. Mid-century modern
homes are characterized by very wide, low footprints with
large, open spaces, floor-to-ceiling windows, and an emphasis
on bringing the outdoors in. Although mid-century modern
architecture boomed all across America from 1945 to 1969,
it's seen a major resurgence in recent years. Mid-century
Hi Tech Architecture
modern was originally considered a collection of homes built after
World War II, rather than a specific style. the late 1960s till Now
Neo Expressionism (1963) High-tech architecture, also known as structural expressionism,
Neo-Expressionism was a style that emerged in the early is a type of late modernist architecture that emerged in the
1980s in Italy, Germany and the United States. 1970s, incorporating elements of high tech industry and
Focused on capturing emotions and feelings, rather than technology into building design. High-tech architecture grew
what the subject actually looks like. from the modernist style, utilizing new advances in technology
and building materials.
Characteristics of Neo-Expressionism:
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Appropriation of popular imagery
Return to the human figure
Contemporary Architecture
• Return to traditional materials
• Subliminal associations and fragments
• Bringing art back to nature and into the familiar world
1960-1970s till Now
Contemporary architecture is the architecture of the 21st century.
No single style is dominant. Contemporary architects work in
several different styles, from postmodernism, high-tech
architecture and new interpretations of traditional architecture.
• Curved lines.
• Rounded forms.
• Unconventional volumes.
• Asymmetry.
• Free-form shapes.
• Open floor plans.
• Large, abundant windows.
• Green roofs, living wall

Expressionism
1910 until 1930
Expressionist architects used materials such as brick, concrete
Post Modernism
and glass to create novel sculptural forms and massing,
sometimes distorted and fragmented to express an emotional
the late 1970
perspective. Postmodern architecture is a style or movement which
Key Features of Expressionism:
• distorted shapes
emerged in the 1960s as a reaction against the austerity,
• fragmented lines
• organic or biomorphic forms
formality, and lack of variety of modern architecture,
particularly in the international style advocated by Philip
Johnson and Henry-Russell Hitchcock.
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• massive sculpted shapes
• extensive use of concrete and brick Postmodern buildings had curved forms, decorative
elements, asymmetry, bright colors, and features often 19-AR-005
borrowed from earlier periods.