TWA Flight Center - Post Modernism and Pluralism
Emilia Kightley-Sutter The TWA Flight Center in John F. Kennedy Airport in Jamaica Queens, New York was designed by Eero Saarinen was opened in May 1962 just a year after Saarinen died of a brain tumor. The flight center is an example of what post-second world war two tools we had to accomplish mid-twentieth century modern architecture.The client wanted this building to show the spirit of flight and for people who are running to catch a flight to have a strict path of beautiful views within the promenade architectural. The organic shapes of the flight center were in magnificent scale and the hints of modernism influenced the social atmosphere of the users. Throughout the plan some stylistic features are marble steps, mosaic tiling and thought out furniture design and layout for the travelers. Although the building seemed to be a great win for architecture it was critiqued for its style, size, and function. However the interior and exterior were names a New York City landmark ...