#brutalism

#brutalism

Brutalist Berlin, published by Blue Crow Media, is an architectural guidebook devoted to the raw materiality and social ambition of Berlin's postwar concrete structures. Written and photographed by architectural historian Dr. Felix Torkar, the volume documents more than fifty sites across the city - from housing estates and cultural institutions to infrastructural landmarks - and situates them within the political and cultural framework of Germany's Cold War reconstruction.

Most 11-year-olds want to go to Disneyland for spring break. Mine wanted to see architecture. While there is no shortage of iconic buildings in our hometown of New York City, Pennsylvania arguably has a more esteemed collection. So last spring, we packed up my boyfriend's vintage Mercedes station wagon and hit the road for five days of design hunting, food, and, if there was time, antiquing. A thousand miles later, we looked at the state in an entirely new way.

Named 'Beacon', the structure will be placed at the entrance of the Royal Festival Hall and it'll light up when Big Ben strikes the hour. It'll be visible from both sides of the Thames and perform in choreographed waves of light. The installation is by British designer Lee Broom and it is part of the London Design Festival (LDF). This year's edition of LDF will run from September 13-22.

Brutal Honesty is a project rooted in direct expression and raw authenticity. Earth-colored retaining walls rise from the terrain like abstract rock formations, defining three terraces.

The Heart Vase challenges us to see a common object through a fresh lens by reimagining its essence while still retaining its functionality.