Postmodernism Architecture

Chicago is known as the windy city, but most people tend to forget about the architecture fleets that Chicago has accomplished over the decades. In Chicago, people do not get the chance to see buildings that incorporate multiple different styles into a single structure. In class, I got the chance to expand my knowledge on Postmodernism buildings. A Postmodern building tends to have multiple different styles and designs incorporate into one building. The Postmodern concept is like a beautiful gourmet meal. In a gourmet meal, there is the use of multiple ingredients and it has a unique presentation that can grab a person’s attention just like a Postmodern building. In class, I got the chance to see many different visuals of Postmodern buildings, …show more content…
It shows the white city concept from the World Fair. Professor Solviek says, “The use of the color white helps to create an open space because artificial lights can reflect better”. The polish stone floors help to spread more light throughout the building as well. The roof of the building has a glass and a steel frame structure. Pridmore says, “A light-filled glass and steel structure with a large atrium”. (219). The main idea is to spread a lot of natural light into the building and create a beautiful open space. The steel structure can help to create a unique design and spread patterns across the ceiling. There were many ideas incorporate into the Library from the White City to the Modern concept. Before The Harold Washington Library was built. Chicago decided to hold a design competition. “In 1988 a city-appointed jury of eleven people awarded the design of Chicago’s new main public library”. (216) Pridmore. The winners from the competition were “Hammond Beeby and Babka”.(217) Pridmore. The library was completed built in 1991. The library was named after “Harold Washington…the city 's first African American mayor.” (Library Center). It shows that it is a big accomplishment because the building represents the progress Chicago has made over time. Such as breaking the segregation cycle around the city and representing equality for all. In the present, The …show more content…
The building has calming colors inside, which creates a peaceful environment. The Harold Washington Library has bright inviting colors, which can express the fun of reading. The Harold Washington Library has multiple glass windows and glass rooftop, which can provide a lot natural light to pass through some parts of the building. The library is nearby Prizker Park, which can give anyone a chance to read outside and experience the fresh air. The people in the park or walking by the streets can see the owls, which can inspire people to seek knowledge and better themselves. In the future, I hope that the Park receives a major upgrade. I hope The City Council adds small gardens, which will make more people want to visit the new park. Eventually people can notice the library quickly and will want to read a book and visit it more