1. Kitsch - the use of cheap or tacky materials in a playful or ironic way.
2. Classical motifs - the use of classical columns, pediments, and cornices in a distorted or exaggerated fashion.
3. Pop Art - the integration of popular culture icons and imagery, such as cartoon characters, into architectural design.
4. Neon lighting - the use of bright, colorful, and bold neon lights to accentuate architectural details and shapes.
5. Applied ornament - the addition of decorative elements to a building's façade or interior, such as mosaics, murals, and sculptural reliefs.
6. Historical references - the referencing of architectural styles from different historical periods in a playful or satirical way, such as Gothic or Baroque.
7. Trompe l'oeil - the use of realistic painting or sculpture techniques to create the illusion of three-dimensional elements on a flat surface.
8. Structural expressionism - the highlighting of a building's structural elements, such as beams, columns, and supports, as decorative features.
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