The ideas presented about the empty spaces in post modern architecture makes me think, is post modernism just an American phenomenon? How global is it? I can not seem to think that when traveling to the middle east where the woodwork, the details, the moldings on the buildings are all so intricate and highly elaborate. I happened to think that this attention to details shows a certain level of heart and love behind the work, as opposed to it being a mass produced item.
I get upset in the cookie cutter homes where each house is essentially identical. While these can be convenient, it shows a lack of independent thinking. Another example of this is in Baldwin Park. In this area they have a series of prefab designs to choose from. You can pick New England style or New York, or whatever they offer.
People feel that the beauty of the old details is incredible, yet are torn and mix it with the architecture of a more modern and sparse look. The article says, “Postmodernism is in this sense schizophrenic about the past: equally as determined to retain and preserve aspects of the past as it is to go forward; excited about revival.”
These words also relate to the concept we talked about in class of recreating the past like buy your new pair of 50’s style jeans. It is a replica, a mock, a fake remake of something from the past.
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