Deconstructivist architecture

0.01 sec.

Architecture that seeks to arrive at new forms of expression by turning away from structural restraints and functional and thematic hierarchies, and toward often nonrectangular, fantastic, and seemingly disjointed designs. Such work often represents an application of the philosophical theories of Jacques Derrida in France, who sought to arrive at new insights in literature by breaking apart literary texts into their contradictory and hidden components of meaning; this philosophy has been applied in the late 20th century to architectural structures usually called deconstructivist architecture.

Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.

?Page tools

Printer friendly
Cite / link

Feedback

Mentioned in	?		Encyclopedia browser	?		Full browser	?
No references found			decometer decomino decommissioning decommutation decommutator Decompensation decompiler decomposable process Decomposed Petri Net Decomposer decomposition decomposition potential Decomposition Reactions decomposition voltage decompound decompress decompression decompression chamber decompression illness decompression sickness Decompression Sicknesses decompression table deconcentrator decongestant deconstruction Deconstructivist architecture Decontaminants Decontamination decontamination factor decontamination index Decontamination Machines decoppering agent Decor Decorated style Decoration Decoration Day decorations, civil and military Decorative Applied Art Decorative Art decorative arts decorative block Decorative Fabrics decorative half-timbering Decorative Laminated Plastics decorative paint Decorative Paint and Varnish Finishes Decorative Painting decorative stone decorticate Decortication découpage			deconsecration deconsecrations deconstruct deconstruct deconstructed deconstructing deconstruction deconstruction Deconstruction (architecture) Deconstruction (literature) Deconstruction (literature) Deconstruction/Approximation/Reconstruction Technique deconstructionism deconstructionism deconstructionist deconstructionist Deconstructionist Construct Deconstructionist Institute for Surreal Topology Deconstructionist theories Deconstructionist theories Deconstructionistic Deconstructionistic Deconstructionists Deconstructionists deconstructive deconstructive Deconstructive thought Deconstructive thought deconstructivism Deconstructivist Deconstructivist architecture deconstructs DECONT decontaminant decontaminant Decontaminants decontaminate decontaminate decontaminate decontaminate decontaminate decontaminated decontaminated decontaminates decontaminates decontaminating decontaminating Decontaminating Agent, Non Corrosive Decontaminating Apparatus, Portable Decontaminating Solution decontamination decontamination decontamination decontamination Decontamination and Consequence Management Division Decontamination and Decommissioning Decontamination and Decommissioning Focus Area Decontamination and Decommissioning Integrated Demonstration Decontamination and Volume Reduction System Decontamination and Waste Treatment Facility Décontamination Bactérienne des Eaux Par Impulsions

Encyclopedia

Free Tools:	For surfers: Free toolbar & extensions \| Word of the Day \| Help For webmasters: Free content \| Linking \| Lookup box \| Double-click lookup

Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.