"―Elephant magazine, "Postmodernism is the concoction of colour, life and soul. And perhaps even dogged adherents to the tenets of Modernism will admit there’s something just a little bit boring about by-the-book, Mies-style minimalism. Phaidon, 2020. Find 'Postmodern Architecture, Less is a Bore' by Phaidon. "―HGTV Online "Postmodern Architecture: Less is a Bore is a delightful distraction during troubled times. "—World Architecture Festival, "From a cat-shaped kindergarten to a robot-like skyscraper, these postmodern buildings have a hearty sense of humor. In fact, you really don’t know what’s coming next in this exquisitely curated collection of Postmodern architecture, which showcases the movement in all its glorious array of vivid non-conformity. €39.95 Postmodern Architecture wields color, ornament, and form in disarming, delightful ways. [Owen Hopkins] -- This unprecedented book takes its subtitle from Postmodernist icon Robert Venturi's spirited response to Mies van der Rohe's dictum that 'less is more'. Learn more about Import fee deposit here. Please try again. "―Grand Designs Magazine, "Unprecedented... Postmodern Architecture showcases examples of the movement in a rainbow of hues and forms from around the globe. This is a photo-driven architectural survey that's hefty in size, exhaustive in scope, and, most important, a lot of fun. "―The Architect's Newspaper Online. "—Icon magazine, "While Postmodern Architecture is mainly comprised of whimsical façades, the riotous interiors are just as dazzling. Postmodern Architecture: Less is a Bore One of the 20th century’s most controversial styles, Postmodernism began in the 1970s, reached a fever pitch of eclectic non-conformity in the 1980s and 90s, and after nearly 40 years, like brutalism, it is now enjoying a newfound popularity, causing a sensation on social media. A curated collection of Postmodern architecture in all its glorious array of vivid non-conformity. And as for the dumpster-diving through archaic historicist features, the less said the better. Might that get pretty boring, pretty quickly? "—HGTV Online, "Postmodern Architecture: Less is a Bore is a delightful distraction during troubled times. Curator, author and Icon contributor Owen Hopkins’ new book Postmodern Architecture: Less is a Bore (Phaidon) takes a deep delve into this eclectic, exuberant strand, which grew from radical roots in the 1970s to become one of the default modes of corporate extravagance in the 1980s, before petering out as the style-du-jour at the turn of the century. In the beautiful coffee table publication; Less Is A Bore by Owen Hopkins you can discover hundreds of incredible postmodern buildings."―Cent. Vertaa Phaidon Postmodern Architecture: Less is a Bore taide ja kulttuuri -kirjojen hinnat, kaupat ja arvostelut. He was also the editor of Conversations on Postmodernism, a book of interviews with eight figures associated with the movement. As Hopkins puts it in his intro, “Postmodernism is about freedom of expression, of meaning, and identity. "—The Herald, "Less is a Bore highlights some of the world's most avant-garde buildings, where architects' imaginations have gone wild. It’s about reveling in disorder, contingency, and complexity, about breaking down hierarchies, and about celebrating the marginal, overlooked, or oppressed.” Want to join in revelry? Email address Continue Please enter an email address Fill out this field Email address is invalid You already have an account. Owen Hopkins published by Phaidon, £29.95. "―The Herald, "Less is a Bore highlights some of the world's most avant-garde buildings, where architects' imaginations have gone wild. Get this book, and you’ll understand that Postmodernism, at its best, is not some glib gibe at the old beliefs of Mies, the Bauhaus, Le Corbusier and co, but more an extension and continuation of those original impulses, under different historical circumstances. £17.97 "—Wallpaper*, "Phaidon's latest coffee table book delves into some of the world's most creative and out-there postmodern buildings, and the photos are a visual feast. magazine, "A visual treat. And as for the dumpster-diving through archaic historicist features, the less said the better. The style—as captured in a new book out from Phaidon titled Postmodern Architecture: Less is a Bore—carries on today, as whimsical buildings with bold colors, ornaments, and different cultural references continue to pop up around the globe. There are buildings by well-known names such as Philip Johnson and Richard Meier, who seem to bridge the world of unadorned, Modernist architecture, and the playful, engaging, Postmodernist period that followed. "―The Telegraph, "Expands the purview of postmodernism. "—The Architect's Newspaper Online, Charles Moore: Moore House, Austin, Texas, USA, 1984, James Stirling, Michael Wilford and Associates: Number 1 Poultry, London, England, UK, 1997, Frank Gehry and Claes Oldenburg: Chiat/Day Building, Los Angeles, California, 1991. magazine, "A visual treat. Postmodern Architecture: Less Is a Bore ($49.95) written by Hopkins and published by Phaidon, readers will be able to see about 200 of the most extreme examples of the movement themselves.. Phaidon launches newest book, Postmodern Architecture: Less Is A Bore. “Postmodernism heralded the final unraveling of the postwar global order that at the same time would yield new cultural and political possibilities: Pop art, pop music, ubiquitous television, the media saturation of images, post-colonialism, the environmental movement, identity politics, and a new agency for minorities and the marginalized," Hopkins goes on, explaining that Postmodern pioneers such as Robert Venturi "advocated for an architecture that would both reflect and perhaps even help make sense of this new world: an architecture that reveled in its complexities and contradictions, rather than trying to solve them.”. One of the 20th century's most controversial styles, Postmodernism began in the 1970s, reached a fever pitch of eclectic non-conformity in the 1980s and 90s, and after nearly 40 years is now enjoying a newfound popularity. There are 0 reviews and 13 ratings from United Kingdom. 1-Click ordering is not available for this item. London-based Owen Hopkins is the Senior Curator of Exhibitions and Education at Sir John Soane's Museum where he curated ‘The Return of the Past: Postmodernism in British Architecture' in 2018. "―The Daily Mail, "A rallying cry against boring architecture. Yet many ignored the critics and persisted with this seemingly perverse path. CAD$39 Phaidon. AUD$35.97 Postmodern Architecture: Less is a Bore (Architecture Generale), Phaidon Press; Illustrated edition (14 Feb. 2020). Published by Phaidon, Postmodern Architecture: Less is a Bore provides a detailed insight into the colourful phases of postmodern architecture from the 1970s to today with about 200 photographs and illustrations. In its broad view, Less Is a Bore lifts Postmodern architecture from its past, makes it a colorful, living part of our present, and makes an argument for its continuation into the future. Ricardo Bofill: The Pyramid, Le Perthus, Spanish-French Border, France and Spain, 1976. Postmodern Architecture: Less is a Bore shows us why we should be grateful that they did. The brasher the better... Postmodernist architecture has always been defined by playfulness... Today's architects have absorbed many of its lessons. £29.95 "—The Daily Beast, "With tongue-firmly-in-cheek, this fun picture book from Phaidon, Postmodern Architecture: Less is a Bore, features more than 200 postmodern buildings around the world. One of the 20th century's most controversial styles, Postmodernism began in the 1970s, reached a fever pitch of eclectic non-conformity in the 1980s and 90s, and after nearly 40 years is now enjoying a newfound popularity. USD$49.95 A curated collection of Postmodern architecture in all its glorious array of vivid non-conformity

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Stunning new book explores postmodernism architecture, one of the 20th century's most controversial styles. Leaf through the opening pages of some modern architecture books, and you know what’s coming next: spread upon spread of artfully crisp buildings, built from spotless glass and perfect concrete by committed post-war progressives, always photographed in their prime, on near cloudless, perfect days. The style—as captured in a new book out from Phaidon titled Postmodern Architecture: Less is a Bore —carries on today, as whimsical buildings … "―Archidose, "A new book argues that postmodernism... is on its way back. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. collaboration, sweeten up your space with this bold yet delicious coffee table book! "— "―Icon magazine, "While Postmodern Architecture is mainly comprised of whimsical façades, the riotous interiors are just as dazzling. "—HGTV Online "Postmodern Architecture: Less is a Bore is a delightful distraction during troubled times. In the beautiful coffee table publication; Less Is A Bore by Owen Hopkins you can discover hundreds of incredible postmodern buildings."—Cent. Architecture, Postmodern. Named after the anti-minimalist maxim coined by American architect Robert Venturi, Less is a Bore is a global survey of over 200 buildings that exhibit "postmodern architecture in all its forms". Architecture, Modern -- 20th century. A bold collection of home art, the bms. Postmodern Architecture: Less is a Bore. "—Hypebeast, "[The book's] message of adaptability seems increasingly relevant to our ever-changing world. "—The Herald "Less is a Bore highlights some of the world's most avant-garde buildings, where architects' imaginations have gone wild. CAD$65.00 "—Livingetc online, "Owen Hopkins' new book Postmodern Architecture: Less is a Bore reminds us that modern building techniques mean all [forms of building] are now possible. Takefumi Aida: Toy Block House IV, Tokyo, Japan, 1982, Sottsass Associati: Casa Wolf, Ridgeway, Colorado, USA, 1989. take a look at Postmodern Architecture: Less is a Bore here. This is a photo-driven architectural survey that's hefty in size, exhaustive in scope, and, most important, a lot of fun. “Postmodernism values complexity over simplicity, decoration over minimalism, colour over the monochrome,” says Owen Hopkins, author of Postmodern Architecture: Less Is a Bore (Phaidon… A curated collection of Postmodern architecture in all its glorious array of vivid non-conformity This unprecedented book takes its subtitle from Postmodernist icon Robert Venturi's spirited response to Mies van der Rohe's dictum that ‘less is more'. Learn more about VAT here. You really should. “Postmodern Architecture: Less is a Bore” from Phaidon is a curated collection of Postmodern architecture in all its glorious array of vivid non-conformity. Try again. Get this from a library! This is a photo-driven architectural survey that's hefty in size, exhaustive in scope, and, most important, a lot of fun. From midcentury modern to prefab housing and renovations, these stylish spaces suit every taste. €23.97 Fans of this style of architecture will delight in the book’s visual choices, which include canonical picks such as Terry Farrell and Partner’s SIS Building in London, and Philip Johnson and John Burgee’s AT&T Building in New York, but also little-known wild mash-ups of vernacular, classic, pop and modern architecture, from Modena to Miami. "—The Observer, The New Review, "[Postmodern Architecture: Less is a Bore] reveals the diversity of postmodern architecture from around the world. © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. ... A useful counterpart to the Phaidon book is The Return of the Past: Conversations on Postmodernism, published by the Soane to accompany the 2018 show, and still easy enough to obtain online. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. "—Grand Designs Magazine, "Unprecedented... Postmodern Architecture showcases examples of the movement in a rainbow of hues and forms from around the globe. "―Mr Porter, "This book celebrates the playful absurdity of postmodern architecture. Prime members enjoy fast & free shipping, unlimited streaming of movies and TV shows with Prime Video and many more exclusive benefits. 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One of the 20th century's most controversial styles, Postmodernism be Now, in a new book entitled Postmodern Architecture: Less Is a Bore (US$49.95 or RM210.29) written by Hopkins and published by Phaidon, readers will be able to see about 200 of the most extreme examples of the movement themselves. You might be shocked and possibly even outraged by the buildings in our new book, but you really won’t be bored. This is a photo-driven architectural survey that's hefty in size, exhaustive in scope, and, most important, a lot of fun. "With tongue-firmly-in-cheek, this fun picture book from Phaidon, Postmodern Architecture: Less is a Bore, features more than 200 postmodern buildings around the world. He was also the editor of Conversations on Postmodernism, a book of interviews with eight figures associated with the movement. Architecture fans are in for a treat next month as Phaidon is set to release a curated book featuring illustrations of stunning postmodernist structures from around the world. This unprecedented book takes its subtitle from Postmodernist icon Robert Venturi's spirited response to Mies van der Rohe's dictum that ‘less is more'. Please try your request again later. INDUSTRY CITY MURAL. London-based Owen Hopkins is the Senior Curator of Exhibitions and Education at Sir John Soane's Museum where he curated ‘The Return of the Past: Postmodernism in British Architecture' in 2018. Author Owen Hopkins and Phaidon shed light on the Postmodernist buildings that fought tradition with a global look at the structures that best expressed the architectural movement in Postmodern Architecture: Less is a Bore. If you’re looking for more then just decor, open it up and enjoy Phaidon’s Postmodern Architecture: Less is a Bore, showcasing examples of the movement in a rainbow of hues and forms from around the globe. This unprecedented book takes its subtitle from Postmodernist icon Robert Venturi's spirited response to Mies van der Rohe's dictum that ‘less is more'. But that approach would have embalmed the style (and probably made it harder for the Phaidon editors to dig up good photos). Flipping through, it's impossible not to be mesmerized. Postmodern Architecture: Less is a Bore. Postmodern Architecture showcases examples of the movement in a rainbow of hues and forms from around the globe. Scholars of cultural history will learn much about visual expression and placemaking in an age that stretches from the Oil Crisis up to the Dotcom Boom. Hopkins has written widely on architecture for publications including the Independent, Dezeen, Icon, The Architectural Review, and The Architects' Journal. "―Dezeen, "PoMo was declared flippant and frivolous, it broke all the architectural 'rules' in its reckless embrace of colour and decoration. "The book features some gleefully nonconformist postmodern architecture from around the globe. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. "― "—Galerie, "[Postmodern architecture] puts a smile on your face. Stunning new book explores postmodernism architecture, one of the 20th century's most controversial styles. "―Design Anthology, "Architecture fans are in for a treat. Ahead, 15 examples of the style. Postmodern Architecture: Less is a Bore One of the 20th century’s most controversial styles, Postmodernism began in the 1970s, reached a fever pitch of eclectic non-conformity in the 1980s and 90s, and after nearly 40 years, like brutalism, it is now enjoying a newfound popularity, causing a sensation on social media. "―The Daily Beast, "With tongue-firmly-in-cheek, this fun picture book from Phaidon, Postmodern Architecture: Less is a Bore, features more than 200 postmodern buildings around the world. Following the huge success of This Brutal World, Phaidon will publish Postmodern Architecture: Less is a Bore. Mario Campi and Franco Pessina: Church of Our Lady of Fatima, Giova, Switzerland, 1989. Postmodern Architecture showcases examples of the movement in a rainbow of hues and forms from around the globe. Postmodern Architecture: Less is a Bore shows us why we should be grateful that they did. 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Spreads: Author Bio: Despite this volley of styles and opinions, Postmodern Architecture: Less is a Bore still manages to place the movement for newcomers. "—Archidose, "A new book argues that postmodernism... is on its way back. "—Bloomberg Online, "The completely wonderful new coffee table book shows the style is full of some of the most joyous, exuberant, outlandish, and fun works on the planet. "―HGTV Online, "Postmodern Architecture: Less is a Bore is a delightful distraction during troubled times. By Owen Hopkins, published by Phaidon, £29.95 (phaidon.com). 15/15 Postmodern Architecture: Less is a Bore . E-mail after purchase. Anyone with a love of fine or applied arts will relish the way some of the world’s more iconoclastic architects have turned, say, a simple pumping station, into a psychedelic totem of decorative outrage. “If Modernism was the cultural response to a world defined by industry, production, urbanization, and the nation state, Postmodernism embodied the shift towards one of post-industrialization, consumption, de-urbanization, and globalization,” writes the architectural author, historian and curator, Owen Hopkins, in his informative introduction. Camille Walala is known for her graphic, almost Roy Lichtenstein style pop … But an infinitely repeated style, free from all ornamentation, idiosyncrasy or deviation? 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