New York Five

The New York Five, also known as "The five architects," is a group of five influential modernist architects in the 1960s—Peter Eisenman, Michael Graves, Charles Gwathmey, John Hejduk, and Richard Meier. They aimed to create innovative, expressive designs rooted in classical principles but interpreted through modernist ideas. Their work emphasized clean lines, geometric clarity, and conceptual clarity, often exploring the relationship between form and space. The group influenced contemporary architecture by blending tradition with modern experimentation and emphasizing thoughtfulness in architectural design.