History of Interior Design 2: Contemporary Design

Postmodernism/Contemporary Design began in the 1960's and ended in the early 2000's. Five influential designers have been grouped together and referred to as The New York Five. These five post modernism and contemporary architects are Michael Graves, Charles Gwathmey, Richard Meier, Peter Eisenman and Frank Genry. Graves (1934-2015) embraced decorative detail and strong color and forms. He designed products for Target and his first post modernism building was the Public Service Building in Oregon. Gwathmey (1938-2009) was an architect and educator who is most famous for designing the Gwathmey Residence and Studio in New York. Meier (1932) is an artist and architect that uses geometric shapes and the color white. His most famous designs are the Getty Center and the Douglas House. Eisenman (1932) designs with fragmented exterior and unpredictable design. One of his most famous designs is the Museum of Galicia in Spain. Lastly, Genry (1929) is a Canadian/American architect who designed the Guggenheim Museum, the High Stickling Back Chair and the Wiggle Chair. Each of these designers have each left an influential mark in architecture and interior design history.