Portland Building

Postmodern landmark.

Overview

Portland Building, using concrete, is a 1982 office building in Portland, USA.

Core Characteristics

• Colorful, eclectic facade.
• Classical references, modern materials.
• Postmodern design.

Architectural Connections

• Modern: 20th century.
• Civic: Office building.
• Postmodern Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Designed by Michael Graves, early postmodern icon.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Concrete Construction (technique), Eclecticism (theory), Facade (element), Postmodern (movement)

Directory

Buildings Registry, Architecture Hub, History

Record

Completed: 1982

Location: Portland, USA. Core Characteristics Colorful

Materials: concrete

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