POMO: Atlas van de postmoderne architectuur in Nederland
Ariadne Onclin, Arjan den Boer, Martjan Kuit, Teun Meurs
W Books, 2026
€59,95
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Postmodernism is a playful and exuberant architectural style that, starting around 1980, played a significant role in the Netherlands by challenging established dogmas in architecture. With postmodernism, color and decoration returned to the architectural landscape, and buildings regained a distinct identity of their own. References to the past began to emerge—though always with a contemporary twist. In many respects, postmodernism has made our architecture richer and more diverse. It is, therefore, high time to grant this architectural underdog the appreciation it deserves. The *Atlas of Postmodernism in the Netherlands* invites you to recognize and explore this style. Your journey takes you from the Groninger Museum and Utrecht Overvecht railway station to the “residential castles” of ’s-Hertogenbosch. One hundred postmodern buildings—some well-known, others less so—are presented alongside profiles of architects such as Sjoerd Soeters, Mart van Schijndel, Liesbeth van der Pol, and Michael Graves. The book also highlights quintessential postmodern settings, including shopping centers and railway stations. Stunning photography reveals an architectural style that is meaningful, playful, and highly recognizable—brimming with color, ornamentation, and irony. IN DUTch
1.169
Postmodernism is a playful and exuberant architectural style that, starting around 1980, played a significant role in the Netherlands by challenging established dogmas in architecture. With postmodernism, color and decoration returned to the architectural landscape, and buildings regained a distinct identity of their own. References to the past began to emerge—though always with a contemporary twist. In many respects, postmodernism has made our architecture richer and more diverse. It is, therefore, high time to grant this architectural underdog the appreciation it deserves. The *Atlas of Postmodernism in the Netherlands* invites you to recognize and explore this style. Your journey takes you from the Groninger Museum and Utrecht Overvecht railway station to the “residential castles” of ’s-Hertogenbosch. One hundred postmodern buildings—some well-known, others less so—are presented alongside profiles of architects such as Sjoerd Soeters, Mart van Schijndel, Liesbeth van der Pol, and Michael Graves. The book also highlights quintessential postmodern settings, including shopping centers and railway stations. Stunning photography reveals an architectural style that is meaningful, playful, and highly recognizable—brimming with color, ornamentation, and irony. IN DUTCH!
ISBN: 9789462588059
