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Boston City Hall: A Controversial Brutalist Landmark

March 18, 2023
Written by Kye Cardinalis and Featured image photography by Newton Court/CC-BY-SA-4.0.

If there is one building that divides Bostonians, it is the notorious Boston City Hall. This Brutalist structure looms imposingly over Boston City Hall Plaza, drawing both criticism and praise.…

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The Boston Government Service Center and the Psychology of Space

January 6, 2023
Written by Kye Cardinalis and Featured image photography by Gunnar Klack/CC-BY-SA-2.0.

The next time you are visiting West End in Boston, drop by 19 and 25 Staniford Street to pay a visit to the marvel of Brutalism that is the Boston…

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Learn more about the Hirshhorn Museum at https://www.atomic-ranch.com/.

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Discover the Hirshhorn, the Largest Sculpture at the National Mall

November 3, 2022
Written by Kye Cardinalis and Featured image photography by Gunnar Klack/CC-BY-SA-2.0

If you are exploring the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC, you will be surrounded by a wonderland of architectural styles, each competing for your attention. Strolling past the iconic 19th…

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A Second Act: One Couple Restores a Historic Home Earmarked for Tear Down

October 30, 2022
Written by Autumn Krause and Photography by Maksim Akelin

Though this historic home was marked for tear down, one couple knew they could sensitively restore it, while adapting it for modern life.

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Our thoughts are with Sarasota

October 7, 2022
Written by Jolene Nolte and Featured image photography by Sean Rayford / Stringer / Getty Images

Our thoughts are with all who are affected by the hurricane, and we're particularly mindful of the architecturally significant Sarasota. The Sarasota School of Architecture is an enclave of Mid Century Modern design we celebrate here at Atomic Ranch.

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Learn about renovations on the USAF Academy Chapel at https://www.atomic-ranch.com/.

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A Glimpse Inside the USAF Academy Cadet Chapel’s Restoration “Cocoon”

June 12, 2022
Written by Kye Cardinalis and Featured image photography by Mark Gallagher/CC-BY-SA-2.0

One of the most recognizable sights in the state of Colorado is the US Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel near Colorado Springs. Designed by architect Walter A. Netsch, it was…

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Balancing Preservation and Renovation

May 1, 2022
Written by Jickie Torres and Photography by Bret Gum

Are you struggling to balance preservation and renovation as you work on your home? Atomic Ranch’s latest book, Remodeled Marvels, can help! Here’s how this homeowner renovated her kitchen, while maintaining…

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Spotlight on Docomomo International in the Pacific Northwest

February 20, 2022
Written by Kye Cardinalis and Featured image photography by Anupam_ts/CC BY-SA 2.0

The Pacific Northwest is a hotspot for Mid Century Modern architecture and design. Among the most iconic structures in this part of the world are the Space Needle and Pacific…

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The Joel M. Pritchard Building: An Endangered MCM Classic

October 17, 2021
Written by Kye Cardinalis

If you have the chance to visit the Washington State Capitol Campus in Olympia, Washington, you may notice a distinctive structure near the Legislative Building with a sign proclaiming “The…

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Preservation Corner

Boston City Hall: A Controversial Brutalist Landmark

The Boston Government Service Center and the Psychology of Space

Discover the Hirshhorn, the Largest Sculpture at the National Mall

A Second Act: One Couple Restores a Historic Home Earmarked for Tear Down

Our thoughts are with Sarasota

A Glimpse Inside the USAF Academy Cadet Chapel’s Restoration “Cocoon”

Balancing Preservation and Renovation

Spotlight on Docomomo International in the Pacific Northwest

The Joel M. Pritchard Building: An Endangered MCM Classic

Modernism Week 2023

15 MCM Outdoor Gardening Supplies and Decor

Mod Curb Appeal: 10 Favorite Picks

Retro Jell-O Recipes that Actually Taste Good

Retro Dinnerware for a Mid Century Thanksgiving

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