95-Year-Old Artist Behind Often Reviled Embarcadero Plaza Fountain Flies to SF to 'Save' It
Armand Vaillancourt advocates for the preservation of his fountain amidst proposed redesigns that exclude it, emphasizing its historical and symbolic importance.
Brutalist architecture: Love it or loathe it? DW 02/25/2025
'The Brutalist' film explores the journey of an architect and the evolution of brutalist architecture while garnering critical acclaim and multiple award nominations.
Radical statement or eyesore? Japan's divisive brutalist buildings in pictures
Brutalist architecture in Japan, characterized by geometric shapes and unfinished concrete, reflects necessity and robustness, particularly in typhoon-prone regions like Okinawa.
Royal Free Hospital set for expansion to 'help reduce waiting lists'
The Royal Free Hospital is set to create two new operating theatres, which will significantly enhance its vascular services capabilities, addressing existing patient waiting lists.