Deconstruction is a critical method introduced by Jacques Derrida in the 1970s, emphasizing that meanings are multiple and often conflicting. It has influenced the architectural movement known as deconstructivism, which emerged in the early 1980s, characterized by fragmented forms and unconventional structures. Key figures in this movement include Richard Meier, Zaha Hadid, and Frank Gehry, who explored ideas of chaos, complexity, and new materiality.