Deconstructivist Architecture
Deconstructivism, also called deconstruction, is a development of postmodern architecture that began in the late 1980s. It encourages radical freedom of form and the open manifestation of complexity in a building rather than strict attention to functional concerns and conventional design elements. In essence, Deconstructivism takes common architectural elements, such as the building envelope, window, door or column, and rearranges (deconstructs) them in what is often a chaotic, non-conventional, and sculptural design — it is usually composed of abstract shapes and elements. Because of this, Deconstructivism undermines conventional notions of harmony, unity, and apparent stability.
Architectural Evaluation of Miami Performing Arts Center
This piece is written as an attempt to analyze the influence that the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County (formerly Carnival Center for the Performing Arts Center) (PAC) has had on the urban fabric of Downtown Miami, its architectural ability up to date to serve as an urban generator in the [...]
Gehry Under the Sun
Work has been underway for some time now on the new home for the New World Symphony in Miami Beach. Designed by Frank Gehry and Partners, the new state of the art center hopes to propel the acclaimed music academy into the 21st century.
