Humana Building

The Humana Building, also known as Humana Tower, is a skyscraper in Louisville, Kentucky, completed in 1985. Designed by architect Michael Graves, it is considered a prime example of postmodern architecture.1

The building is distinctive for its singular triangular form at the top and its exterior clad in granite and marble of various colors. Unlike conventional Modernist boxes, Graves designed each elevation to respond to its specific site, creating varied facades. A notable feature is the open-air observation deck that cantilevers from the top, offering views of the Ohio River. The Humana Building received the American Institute of Architects' National Honor Award in 1987. It represents a departure from the austere style of Modernism, incorporating historical references and a more approachable aesthetic characteristic of postmodernism.12