Post-modern architecture

While the Jenks article gave me somewhat of an idea about postmodern architecture, the subject did not completely sink in until after Roger Casey’s impressive presentation. An amazing public speaker, his charisma engaged the audience and kept me intrigued. Casey’s knowledge of this type of architecture was vast and he was able to convey the idea of post modernism really well. I was really interested to hear him talk about double-coding, radical eclecticism, and urban urbanism. I have seen buildings that represent all types ideas, but never really thought about the big ideas behind structures.
Casey’s first example, the seven-star hotel in Dubai called the Buri Al Arab Hotel, represents double coding architecture. The two different codes working within the same structure is fascinating. The main code outlines the structure of the entire hotel while the other code takes up the main basis of the structure. Unlike any other hotel, it is the only seven-star hotel in the world. A beautiful sight along the Dubai coastline, this hotel is one of my favorite architectural designs.
The Louvre is also very beautiful, and now I know it is an example of radical eclecticism. I have never seen anything like it; the modern entrance contrasts with the old, classically French buildings that encompass the transparent entrance. Another example that caught my attention is what Casey explains as urban urbanism. I see Baldwin Park, right here in Orlando, representing this type of architecture. Every house looks the same, like they are out of the movie Pleasantville. Various architecture structures exist all over the world, and Casey’s presentation really made me appreciate post modernism.