Peter Eisenman

Peter Eisenman's Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe is another example of new age architecture that also harps on the past in a modern way. Eisenman utilizes cubism to achieve his memorial in way that no other architect has before. I consider his design as a metaphor to all the pain and suffering that the Jews suffered during WWII. I think he chose the metaphorical design rather than a literal design because no one could ever translate the horror that took place literally. Overall His design is brilliant piece of new age architecture.

Eisenman's House II is one of ten modern houses that he designed. This particular design is my favorite of the ten because of solid void space relationship. He also has windows that extend outwards into space to feel as though you are hovering above the ground. In all House II is a prime example of new age architecture because of the subtle playing with solid and void space.

Santiago Calatrava

Santiago Calatrava is another famous architect who pioneers the modern architecture field with his organic designs inspired by the human body. The City of the Arts and Sciences is a prime example of his ingenuity. The City of the Arts and Sciences is a large area composed of many buildings all designed by Santiago Calatrava. The Hemisferic is an Imax theatre and a planetarium that opens and closes depending on the time of day as seen here.

The Oceanografic is large aquarium that has over 45,000 animals, and is a beautiful form of architecture that seems to be a perfect home for thousands of animals. The large glass exterior both metaphorically and physically represents the glass like water that houses all the aquatic animals.

The Umbracle is a large walkway with indigenous plants of Valencia. It also encloses "The Walk of The Sculptures." In all I believe that Santiago Calatrava is an inspiring architect who tests the boundaries of new age architecture because of his new and imaginative designs that are inspired by the human body.

Frank Gehry

Some believe that Frank Gehry's buildings are just spasms of his imagination as he throws crumbled pieces of paper at the floor. I believe that Frank Gehry is one of the key players in new age architecture. His buildings push the limits of construction science and our imagination. One of my favorite buildings of his is the Guggenheim Museum seen here. The point of the sloping planes on the exterior of the building is to catch the light in an interesting manor to enhance the the atheistic value.

I think we all need to learn from Frank Gehry and to step outside of our comfort zones. Another building that pulls our attention is of course the Walt Disney Concert Hall seen here. His dramatic slopes of the exterior echo the drama that takes place inside.