British architect Terry Farrell's SIS Building -- also known as the MI6 Building -- at Vauxhall Cross, in London, is the headquarters of the Secret Intelligence Service. It was completed in 1994.
British architect Terry Farrell's SIS Building -- also known as the MI6 Building -- at Vauxhall Cross, in London, is the headquarters of the Secret Intelligence Service. It was completed in 1994.
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The vision of Catalan architect Enric Miralles, the Scottish Parliament building, in the Holyrood area of Edinburgh, controversially introduced postmodern design close to the ancient buildings of the Royal Mile and Holyrood Palace.
The vision of Catalan architect Enric Miralles, the Scottish Parliament building, in the Holyrood area of Edinburgh, controversially introduced postmodern design close to the ancient buildings of the Royal Mile and Holyrood Palace.
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One distinctive feature of the building is its "Think Pods," designed as quiet places for politicians to contemplate and develop new ideas.
One distinctive feature of the building is its "Think Pods," designed as quiet places for politicians to contemplate and develop new ideas.
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The Bank of America Center in Houston, Texas, was completed in October 1983 and designed by award-winning architect Philip Johnson and partner John Burgee.
The Bank of America Center in Houston, Texas, was completed in October 1983 and designed by award-winning architect Philip Johnson and partner John Burgee.
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Designed by architect CZWG, the Cascades at Canary Wharf in London was completed in 1988 and has come to be recognized as a significant piece of postmodern architecture.
Designed by architect CZWG, the Cascades at Canary Wharf in London was completed in 1988 and has come to be recognized as a significant piece of postmodern architecture.
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With its red lacquer façade, CZWG Architects' bold China Wharf building, in London, is as striking today as it was on completion in 1988.
With its red lacquer façade, CZWG Architects' bold China Wharf building, in London, is as striking today as it was on completion in 1988.
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The Taipei 101 tower was the world's tallest building until the completion of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. Its postmodern approach sees traditional elements given a modern twist.
The Taipei 101 tower was the world's tallest building until the completion of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. Its postmodern approach sees traditional elements given a modern twist.
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Designed by famed architect Frank Gehry, the Binoculars Building in Los Angeles is currently home to Google. It incorporates the binoculars sculpture created by artists Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen.
Designed by famed architect Frank Gehry, the Binoculars Building in Los Angeles is currently home to Google. It incorporates the binoculars sculpture created by artists Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen.
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An egg cup finial on Terry Farrell's famous TV-am building in Camden, London.
An egg cup finial on Terry Farrell's famous TV-am building in Camden, London.
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When Philip Johnson and John Burgee designed this New York building for American communications giant AT&T it was called the first postmodern skyscraper. Plans are currently afoot to redevelop the building at 550 Madison Avenue.
When Philip Johnson and John Burgee designed this New York building for American communications giant AT&T it was called the first postmodern skyscraper. Plans are currently afoot to redevelop the building at 550 Madison Avenue.
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