Michael Graves


Michael Graves

(1934–)One of the most controversial American architects, he was identified as one of the New York Five, and first became known for a series of private houses based on reworked themes of Le Corbusier. His work was Postmodern. The Public Services Building (illus.), Portland, OR (1980), and the Humana Tower, Louisville, KY (1982), the Whitney Museum of Art addition, NYC (1985), and the Walt Disney World, Dolphin and Swan Hotels (illus.), Orlando, FL (1987) are celebrated examples of his work.