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How 'The Brutalist' Makes a Poetic Argument for a Divisive Architectural Style

The film 'The Brutalist' uses post-WWII architecture to canvas the immigrant experience, highlighting resilience through the lens of architectural struggles and achievements.

'The Brutalist' Star Felicity Jones Breaks Down 3 Scenes That Define Her Profound Performance

Felicity Jones praises the emotional depth and ambition of 'The Brutalist', highlighting its unique script and cinematic power.

The Museum of London: Exploring the Brutalist Landmark Facing Demolition

The Museum of London, a key cultural institution, faces relocation and potential demolition, igniting debates about urban development and architectural preservation.

Boston City Hall one step closer to historic landmark designation

Boston's Landmarks Commission voted to recognize City Hall as a historic landmark, pending approval from Mayor Wu and City Council.
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The Barbican Art Centre is getting 191 million for vital upgrades

The Barbican Centre is receiving £191 million in funding for crucial repairs and upgrades, ensuring its role as a leading cultural institution in London.

Former Home Office buildings in Croydon could be converted into 630 flats

Plans are underway to convert Lunar House and Apollo House into 628 residential flats after the Home Office's relocation, reflecting a significant urban development shift.

The Barbican Art Centre is getting 191 million for vital upgrades

The Barbican Centre is receiving £191 million in funding for crucial repairs and upgrades, ensuring its role as a leading cultural institution in London.

Former Home Office buildings in Croydon could be converted into 630 flats

Plans are underway to convert Lunar House and Apollo House into 628 residential flats after the Home Office's relocation, reflecting a significant urban development shift.
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Students face brutal target in bid to raise money for school hall

Schoolchildren aim to deliver letters to 10,000 homes to raise funds for a community space and unique school hall renovation.
#sustainable-design

transparent's aluminum speaker pays homage to 1950s brutalist architecture

The Transparent Brutalist Speaker merges retro architectural aesthetics with modern audiophile technology and sustainability.

Transparent Brutalist Speaker is all about bold design and sublime audio for purists - Yanko Design

Transparent's Brutalist Speaker reinterprets 1950s and 1960s architectural aesthetics while maintaining acoustic excellence and recycling principles.

transparent's aluminum speaker pays homage to 1950s brutalist architecture

The Transparent Brutalist Speaker merges retro architectural aesthetics with modern audiophile technology and sustainability.

Transparent Brutalist Speaker is all about bold design and sublime audio for purists - Yanko Design

Transparent's Brutalist Speaker reinterprets 1950s and 1960s architectural aesthetics while maintaining acoustic excellence and recycling principles.
moresustainable-design

Golden Gate University Campus, Once Slated to Become 50-Story Tower, Sits In Limbo

Golden Gate University is rethinking its operations in light of changing student preferences and declining physical space usage, despite increased enrollment.

Royal Free Hospital set for expansion to 'help reduce waiting lists'

The Royal Free Hospital plans to build two new operating theatres to enhance vascular services and reduce patient wait times.

House B - T / GRAUX & BAEYENS architecten

The house is designed for comfort and connection to nature, integrating brutalist architecture with functional living spaces.
#modern-design

green spaces and light soften INI design studio's brutalist lakhani villa in ahmedabad

Lakhani Villa exemplifies 'Tranquil Modernism' with brutalist architecture that integrates nature, creating a serene living space.

Astonishing James Bond-Style Lair Hits the Market in Los Angeles for a 'Jaws'-Dropping $68 Million

James Bond fans can buy an $68 million concrete mansion in Beverly Hills to experience a taste of the spy lifestyle.

Brutalist speaker concept is inspired by an equally brutalist church building - Yanko Design

Church architecture trends can evolve over time, with modern churches blending in with commercial buildings.
The Agnes desk speaker concept is inspired by the former Church of Saint Agnes in Berlin and embraces the spirit of extreme austerity.

green spaces and light soften INI design studio's brutalist lakhani villa in ahmedabad

Lakhani Villa exemplifies 'Tranquil Modernism' with brutalist architecture that integrates nature, creating a serene living space.

Astonishing James Bond-Style Lair Hits the Market in Los Angeles for a 'Jaws'-Dropping $68 Million

James Bond fans can buy an $68 million concrete mansion in Beverly Hills to experience a taste of the spy lifestyle.

Brutalist speaker concept is inspired by an equally brutalist church building - Yanko Design

Church architecture trends can evolve over time, with modern churches blending in with commercial buildings.
The Agnes desk speaker concept is inspired by the former Church of Saint Agnes in Berlin and embraces the spirit of extreme austerity.
moremodern-design

toledano & chan carves meteorite as b/1m watch prototype inspired by brutalist architecture

Toledano & Chan's prototype b/1m watch uniquely blends Brutalist architecture and contemporary art, featuring a design carved from meteorite and inspired by Marcel Breuer.
#architectural-design

japanese brutalist icons leap from the pages of paul tulett's photography book

Paul Tulett's work highlights Japan's unique Brutalist architecture through photography, revealing its distinct beauty and cultural significance.

photo series captures muir college's raw concrete geometric volumes in new light

Muir College is a notable example of brutalist architecture that integrates uniquely with its surrounding nature.

japanese brutalist icons leap from the pages of paul tulett's photography book

Paul Tulett's work highlights Japan's unique Brutalist architecture through photography, revealing its distinct beauty and cultural significance.

photo series captures muir college's raw concrete geometric volumes in new light

Muir College is a notable example of brutalist architecture that integrates uniquely with its surrounding nature.
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Bidders drive price of Ziggurat building in Laguna Niguel to $152M

The Ziggurat auction's price surge reflects strong investor interest after preservation requirements were waived.

Embracing the Raw Aesthetics: Integrating Brutalism into Modern Design

Brutalist architecture values functionality and raw material beauty over decorative elements, originating in the post-war period.

These 2 Watch Collaborators Have Never Actually Met

Toledano & Chan B/1 watch is inspired by Brutalist architecture and minimalist design from the 1970s, a revolt against overcomplicated watch designs.

plants vs concrete: a world of eco-brutalism unfolds inside new photograhy book

The 'Brutalist Plants' book explores the fusion of brutalist architecture and lush vegetation through captivating images by diverse photographers.

Nick Thomm Launches the Hyper-Colorful THOMME Furniture Line

Nick Thomm, known for his large scale paintings and digital projections, has launched his first furniture collection called THOMME.
THOMME includes dining tables, coffee tables, side tables, stools, and a rug, all inspired by Brutalist architecture and Thomm's signature style.

11 Bloomin' Brilliant Things To Do In And Around Barbican

The Barbican Estate in London is a blend of old and new, combining historic remnants with a modern brutalist structure, offering various cultural experiences for visitors.

"Capital Brutalism" Exhibition Explores Washington D.C's Architectural Legacy in United States

The exhibition Capital Brutalism at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C., explores the history, present condition, and future possibilities of Brutalist architecture in the region.
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