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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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