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Michael Graves is often credited
with moving American architectural thought from abstract modernism to
post-modernism. His works range from grand projects such as the Public Services
Building in Portland Oregon to playful designs for furniture, teapots, and other
household items. Graves let his imagination go wild as he was hired by an
establishment who encourages active and creative imaginations. Through the eyes
of an architect, working for Disney may have been a dream come true, enjoying
his work with bliss, and allowing total freedom of his skill.
Borrowing heavily from the past, Graves uses columns, pediments, arches, and other historic details. His buildings often combine whimsy and sophistication. Michael Graves was, perhaps, at his most playful when he designed the Dolphin and Swan Hotels for the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. The Dolphin Hotel is a turquoise and coral pyramid. A 63-foot-dolphin sits on top, and water cascades down the side. The Swan Hotel has a gently curved roofline topped with 7-foot swans. The two hotels are connected by an awning-sheltered walkway over a lagoon. Graves also designed the post office for Celebration, Disney's planned community in Florida.
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