Pretty (and Brutalist) in Pink
Experimental retail should have the power to pull people out of their homes while giving something back to public life. Near the historic Los Angeles Beverly Center, The Webster stands…
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Brutalist Architecture 101
Brutalism has resulted in some of the most heated architectural debates in history. It often appears intrusive and intimidating, but a closer look at the fine print may help us understand these mysterious buildings.
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What Is International Style?
International style is an architectural style that is characterized by rectangular structures and forms, simple exteriors with large glass panes and open interiors. It was especially popular in the early…
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The Salk Institute: Form and Function At Its Finest
When one hears the name ‘Salk,’ most people think of Jonas Salk, the man who created the first successful polio vaccine. But when a modernist hears the name ‘Salk,’ their…
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What Is Witco? The History of the Iconic Tropical Furniture Maker
In 1958, a small importing company named Western International Trading Co. was founded in Washington State. Tropical style had taken over the United States, and there were tropical-themed bars, restaurants and…
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Architect Ulrich Franzen’s Footprints of an Age
The German-born Ulrich Franzen (1921-2012) left an architectural legacy across America. From residential homes such as the Dana House in Connecticut to the Alley Theater in Texas, Franzen's structures embody a Mid Century Modern and Brutalist aesthetic.
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Retro Road Trip: São Paulo Museum of Art
Traveling may be off the table now, but 2021 is around the corner—and with it comes the promise of the retro road trip! (Though it may be tricky to drive…
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Midcentury Gems in Little Mountain
Home to a cluster of architectural gems, the Little Mountain neighborhood of Vancouver showcases Brutalism, modernism and art.
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Scholastic SciFi at Vancouver’s Simon Fraser University
A series of Brutalist structures make up this spacey destination and frequent Hollywood location in Vancouver worth a visit.
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