Postmodern architecture is characterized by elements of historicism, irony, and eclecticism. It often combines different styles and features, including the use of bright colors, exaggerated forms, and decorative elements. Postmodern architects frequently incorporate traditional architectural details and motifs from different periods of history into their designs, often reinterpreting them in unexpected ways. Additionally, postmodern architecture tends to reject the modernist emphasis on functionalism and the use of new materials, instead emphasizing ornamentation and craftsmanship.
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