Monastery at Large

Category: Postmodern

  • Bank South, Buckhead Branch (1987) – Atlanta

    Henri Jova of Jova Busby Daniels. Bank South, Buckhead Branch (1987). Atlanta.
    Henri Jova of Jova Busby Daniels. Bank South, Buckhead Branch (1987). Atlanta.1 2
    South facade of Bank South, Buckhead Branch, Atlanta
    South facade of Bank South, Buckhead Branch, Atlanta
    East elevation of Bank South, Buckhead Branch, Atlanta
    East elevation of Bank South, Buckhead Branch, Atlanta

    References

    1. “Jova, Henri Vatable.” The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, February 2, 2014, p. B12. ↩︎
    2. Cordell, Actor. “Fight Buckhead blight, bank urges”. The Atlanta Constitution, May 15, 1987, p. 2D. ↩︎

  • Michael C. Carlos Museum (1985) – Atlanta

    Michael Graves. Michael C. Carlos Museum (1985). Emory University, Atlanta.
    Michael Graves. Michael C. Carlos Museum (1985). Emory University, Atlanta.1 2
    Windows on the south elevation of the Michael C. Carlos Museum, Atlanta
    Windows on the south elevation of the Michael C. Carlos Museum, Atlanta
    North facade of the Michael C. Carlos Museum, Atlanta
    North facade of the Michael C. Carlos Museum, Atlanta
    Windows on the north facade of the Michael C. Carlos Museum, Atlanta
    Windows on the north facade of the Michael C. Carlos Museum, Atlanta
    Windows on the north facade of the Michael C. Carlos Museum, Atlanta
    Windows on the north facade of the Michael C. Carlos Museum, Atlanta
    Marble block on the north facade of the Michael C. Carlos Museum, Atlanta
    Marble block on the north facade of the Michael C. Carlos Museum, Atlanta
    South elevation of the Michael C. Carlos Museum, Atlanta
    South elevation of the Michael C. Carlos Museum, Atlanta

    References

    1. Fox, Catherine. “Museum is similar to the layers of archaeological dig”. The Atlanta Journal, March 7, 1985, p. 1-C. ↩︎
    2. Fox, Catherine. “Carlos Hall designer Graves is ‘continuing language’ of his art”. The Atlanta Journal, March 7, 1985, p. 4-C. ↩︎

  • Jefferson-Pilot Building (1990) – Greensboro, North Carolina

    Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart & Stewart. Jefferson-Pilot Building (1990). Greensboro, North Carolina.
    Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart & Stewart. Jefferson-Pilot Building (1990). Greensboro, North Carolina.1 2 3
    Windows and spandrels on the Jefferson-Pilot Building, Greensboro, North Carolina
    Windows and spandrels on the Jefferson-Pilot Building, Greensboro, North Carolina
    Upper floors of the Jefferson-Pilot Building, Greensboro, North Carolina
    Upper floors of the Jefferson-Pilot Building, Greensboro, North Carolina

    References

    1. Schlosser, Jim. “Building designers to draw from past”. Greensboro News & Record (Greensboro, North Carolina), February 26, 1988, p. A12. ↩︎
    2. Schlosser, Jim. “Jefferson-Pilot building provides another trade-off”. Greensboro News & Record (Greensboro, North Carolina), July 3, 1988, p. D1. ↩︎
    3. Hopper, Kathryn. “New Jefferson-Pilot building officially a part of downtown”. Greensboro News & Record (Greensboro, North Carolina), July 22, 1990, p. D1. ↩︎

  • NCAA Hall of Champions and NCAA Headquarters (2000) – Indianapolis, Indiana

    Michael Graves with Schimdt Associates. NCAA Hall of Champions (2000). Indianapolis, Indiana.
    Michael Graves with Schimdt Associates. NCAA Hall of Champions (2000). Indianapolis, Indiana.1 2
    South elevation of NCAA Headquarters
    South elevation of NCAA Headquarters
    Southwest corner of NCAA Headquarters
    Southwest corner of NCAA Headquarters
    East elevation of NCAA Headquarters
    East elevation of NCAA Headquarters

    References

    1. NCAA Headquarters and Hall of Champions – Michael Graves ↩︎
    2. NCAA Hall of Champions – Indiana Architecture Database ↩︎

  • Robert W. Woodruff Library (1982) – Atlanta University Center

    Joseph Amisano of Toombs, Amisano & Wells with J.W. Robinson and Associates, Inc. Robert W. Woodruff Library (1982). Atlanta University Center.
    Joseph Amisano of Toombs, Amisano & Wells with J.W. Robinson and Associates, Inc. Robert W. Woodruff Library (1982). Atlanta University Center.1 2 3 4
    Looking at the Robert W. Woodruff Library from the southeast
    Looking at the Robert W. Woodruff Library from the southeast
    South elevation of the Robert W. Woodruff Library
    South elevation of the Robert W. Woodruff Library
    Windows on the south elevation of the Robert W. Woodruff Library
    Windows on the south elevation of the Robert W. Woodruff Library
    Skylight on the east facade of the Robert W. Woodruff Library
    Skylight on the east facade of the Robert W. Woodruff Library
    Looking at the Robert W. Woodruff Library from the northeast
    Looking at the Robert W. Woodruff Library from the northeast
    North elevation of the Robert W. Woodruff Library
    North elevation of the Robert W. Woodruff Library

    References

    1. Dees, Learned and Hunt, Eunice S. “New AUC Library To Open in Jan.” The Atlanta Voice, November 14, 1981, p. 1B. ↩︎
    2. Salyer, Sharon J. “Library Dedication Is Friday At AUC”. The Atlanta Constitution, April 22, 1982, p. 17-A. ↩︎
    3. Barnes, Beverly. “Woodruff Library Is Dedicated”. The Atlanta Journal-The Atlanta Constitution Weekend, April 24, 1982, p. 14-A. ↩︎
    4. Powell, Kay. “Joe Amisano, admired architect”. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, April 21, 2008, p. B6. ↩︎

  • Bank of America Plaza (1992) – Atlanta

    Kevin Roche of Kevin Roche John Dinkeloo and Associates. NationsBank Plaza, later Bank of America Plaza (1992). Atlanta.
    Kevin Roche of Kevin Roche John Dinkeloo and Associates. NationsBank Plaza, later Bank of America Plaza (1992). Atlanta.1 2
    Looking up at the Bank of America Plaza from the Fox Theatre
    Looking up at the Bank of America Plaza from the Fox Theatre
    Top of the Bank of America Plaza
    Top of the Bank of America Plaza
    Entrance of the Bank of America Plaza
    Entrance of the Bank of America Plaza. Take that, you power-tripping security guards.
    Pillars on the Bank of America Plaza
    Pillars on the Bank of America Plaza
    Looking up at the Bank of America Plaza from Winship Emory Midtown
    Looking up at the Bank of America Plaza from Winship Emory Midtown
    Pillars on the Bank of America Plaza
    Pillars on the Bank of America Plaza
    Looking at Bank of America from Peachtree Center Avenue, Downtown Atlanta
    Looking at Bank of America from Peachtree Center Avenue, Downtown Atlanta
    Looking at the Bank of America Plaza from the east
    Looking at the Bank of America Plaza from the east

    References

    1. Walker, Tom. “Modernist Architect Kevin Roche Will Design New C&S Headquarters Tower”. The Atlanta Journal, July 25, 1989, p. B-1. ↩︎
    2. Fox, Catherine. “Reaching for the Sky”. The Atlanta Journal The Atlanta Constitution, April 12, 1992, p. N1. ↩︎

  • High Museum of Art (1983) – Atlanta

    Richard Meier. High Museum of Art (1983). Atlanta. In foreground: Roy Lichtenstein. House III (1997).
    Richard Meier. High Museum of Art (1983). Atlanta.1 In foreground: Roy Lichtenstein. House III (1997).2
    Looking at the High Museum of Art from the east
    Looking at the High Museum of Art from the east
    Looking at the High Museum of Art from the southeast. In foreground: Auguste Rodin. The Shade (1880).
    Looking at the High Museum of Art from the southeast. In foreground: Auguste Rodin. The Shade (1880).3
    Windows and enamel steel panels on the High Museum of Art
    Windows and enamel steel panels on the High Museum of Art
    Looking at the High Museum of Art from the southeast
    Looking at the High Museum of Art from the southeast
    Entrance portal to the High Museum of Art
    Entrance portal to the High Museum of Art
    Looking up in the atrium of the High Museum of Art
    Looking up in the atrium of the High Museum of Art
    Looking up in the atrium of the High Museum of Art
    Looking up in the atrium of the High Museum of Art
    Looking up in the atrium of the High Museum of Art
    Looking up in the atrium of the High Museum of Art
    Looking out a window in the High Museum of Art
    Looking out a window in the High Museum of Art
    Gallery in the High Museum of Art
    Gallery in the High Museum of Art
    Gallery in the High Museum of Art
    Gallery in the High Museum of Art
    Corridor in the High Museum of Art
    Corridor in the High Museum of Art
    Atrium in the High Museum of Art
    Atrium in the High Museum of Art

    References

    1. “A New High”. The Atlanta Journal and Constitution, October 9, 1983, Section M. ↩︎
    2. House IIII – High Museum of Art ↩︎
    3. The Shade – High Museum of Art ↩︎

  • Hearst Tower (2002) – Charlotte, North Carolina

    Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, Stewart & Associates.Hearst Tower (2002). Charlotte, North Carolina. 
    Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, Stewart & Associates.Hearst Tower (2002). Charlotte, North Carolina.1 2

    Rise up, Charlotte.

    References

    1. Smith, Doug. “Hearst Tower built to charm pedestrians.” The Charlotte Observer (Charlotte, North Carolina), August 25, 2000, p. 1D. ↩︎
    2. Smith, Doug. “Say hello to 2nd-tallest building in town.” The Charlotte Observer (Charlotte, North Carolina), November 14, 2002, p. 1. ↩︎

  • Fire Station Number 4 (1968) – Columbus, Indiana

    Robert Venturi of Venturi & Rauch. Fire Station Number 4 (1968). Columbus, Indiana.
    Robert Venturi of Venturi & Rauch. Fire Station Number 4 (1968). Columbus, Indiana.1 2 3

    References

    1. Rutherford, John. “Use Ceco Architect Plan”. The Columbus Herald (Columbus, Indiana), June 10, 1966, p. 5. ↩︎
    2. “City To Go Ahead With Fire Station”. The Republic (Columbus, Indiana), April 18, 1967, p. 1. ↩︎
    3. The Republic (Columbus, Indiana), April 25, 1968, p. 13. ↩︎

  • Dobbs University Center (1987-2017) – Atlanta

    John Portman and Associates. R. Howard Dobbs University Center (1987, demolished 2017). Emory University, Atlanta.
    John Portman and Associates. R. Howard Dobbs University Center (1987, demolished 2017). Emory University, Atlanta.1 2
    1. Fox, Catherine. “New Emory student center like an amiable, multilevel Main Street”. The Atlanta Journal and Constitution, March 8, 1987, p. 4-J. ↩︎
    2. Photos: Goodbye to the DUC | Emory University | Atlanta GA ↩︎