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I didn't say modernism never works in a tight urban context, only that it's best examples tend to be set in open space IMHO. Modernism is usually more sculptural than traditional urban buildings which have one "public' facade and a rear that's significantly less articulated. I personally love the Newseum Building even though modernists like Roger Lewis think it's too busy.

The Stata Center looks like a psychodelic Las Vegas Hotel! Pretty cool, but it needs no explination. None of these ideas are set in stone since personal opinion plays to large a role in aesthetics to ever be able to codify aesthetics.

by Thayer-D on Aug 2, 2012 7:48 am • link • report

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