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1960s–1980s

When Architecture Started Questioning Modernism

Postmodern Architecture

The polychrome postmodern facade of the Portland Building.
The Portland Building by Michael Graves, 1982.Steve Morgan · CC BY-SA · Wikimedia Commons · Source record

The Moment

Architects challenged the universal language of Modernism through historical references, symbolism, colour and complexity.

The Rethink

There might not be one correct architectural language for modern society.