Architecture Trends in the 1980's

ARCHITECTURE TRENDS IN THE 1980s

Roy Square 1988, London - Ian Richie Architects

An urbane block of town houses. It has a Georgian style of Architecture although without the warmth and irregularities. This work of Architecture is characterized under the following sections:

• Community Architecture: By use of the courtyard system it enables residents interact and avoid living a secluded life style. And also provides a public pedestrian route from the north.
• Materials: The structure is made of bricks, concrete and glass.
• Harmony: The building follows the existing building regulations of that area.
• Postmodernism: It incorporates the mixture of the Georgian Architecture style to give a design that is urban in style.
• Historical Surroundings: The building does not disrupt the existing the existing riverside housing by blending were into it. 

The Circle 1989 located at Bermondsey London - was designed by Campbell, Zogolovitch, Wilkinson and Gough (CZWG) for the Circle Limited Partnership. Trends in this work of Architecture includes:

• Materials: The structure has elevations of blue glazed bricks, light gold finished metal windows and balconies supported on pine logs.
• Harmony: The building brick and timber finish allows it fit into the existing building types of the area.
• Postmodernism: It is a mixture of the old, which is retaining the timber from impervious use as a stable and has modern elements that makes it  look modern.
• Historical Preservation: The building has a sculpture of the horse and pine log supports from the original stable.

Horse Statue

Richmond House 1987, Whitehall London by Whitfield and Partners. It houses the Department of Health. Trends present in its Architecture are:

• Materials: The use of rich red brickwork, stones, ash and lead.
• Harmony: The use of they above materials are in harmony with its neighbor "New Scotland Yard"
• Postmodernism: It is a perfect example of postmodernism. There is an equal balance between the old and the new.

Queen Mary & Westfield College Library 1989, in Bermondsey London was designed by Campbell, Zogolovitch, Wilkinson and Gough (CZWG). It had a dome roof which is from the past but the dome is lit up to provide adequate lighting for the interior. With lovely treated columns both in its interiors and exteriors giving a modern edge to an ancient element.

Materials: Use of concrete arches, columns, glass windows.

Preservation of the Past: Giving a new insight into ancient design methods.

Postmodernism: Use of old and ne w materials and techniques.

Harmony: The windows are similar to the surrounding buildings.