Architect Michael Graves, 80, Pioneered Postmodern Design

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Michael Graves, who more than 3 5 years ago kicked off the postmodern movement in architecture with his then-controversial design for the Portland Public Service Building, died of natural causes on March 12. He was 80. In 2001, when Graves won the American Institute of Architects' Gold Medal, he talked about "populist architecture" and his aim to delight the soul through buildings-from windows to washrooms. "The livable city is the goal," he said. To accomplish this, "several forces have to be in concert," including city officials, planners, developers and architects, he said.