it is not representative of any one architectural movement. its modern geometrical lines and the use of prestressed concrete was very new; however, the structure is not typical of the International School because the shape is unlike the skyscrapers that defined that style. Furthermore, although it is at home in the environment, which is a hallmark of Organic architecture, the form of a ship in the harbor does not serve a functional purpose as much as an artistic purpose.
Perhaps because its creation occurred over several decades, the opportunity for multiple influences was greater.