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A residential complex of around 2,000 flats, maisonettes, and houses in central London, The Barbican Estate is a prominent example of British brutalist architecture, which was orginally built as rental housing for middle and upper-middle-class...
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When the 'brutalist' phenomenon reshaped Washington, D.C. in the mid-20th century in the shape of new buildings designed and constructed with exposed structural elements and building materials including concrete, brick, steel, and glass, the...
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Hoxton Mini Press release Brutalist Plants, a carbon neutral, first edition book by Olivia Broome, the creator and curator behind the Instagram account of the same name that has grown into a community of photographers and fans of all things nature...
London
The end of summer saw Forza Wine open a second venue in a very prestigious location; the independent South East London restaurant brand choosing the National Theatre as its latest home. Located on the north-west terrace of one of London's most...
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With 50 buildings ranging from early to late Brutalism, discover Buenos Aires’s distinct architecture with Brutalist Buenos Aires Map by Blue Crow Media, the two-sided bilingual guide featuring an introduction by writer Vanessa Bell and...
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Written and researched by Verena Pfeiffer-Kloss with original photography by Nigel Green, the Berlin U-Bahn Architecture and Design Map from publisher Blue Crow Media is the latest title in its series of 20th century architecture...
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From the sprawling Spandau borough to barren Marzahn, experimental medicine research facility Mäusebunker to 1958-built apartment block Corbusierhaus——and a whole host of other brutally beautiful buildings, churches and carparks in...
Los Angeles
With a truly unforgettable façade that rolls elegantly into its interiors, and boasting a public space that features a digital art wall and sculptural water fountain, The Webster's new Los Angeles flagship store is almighty impressive....
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Representing different things to different people, Spomeniks—the Serbo-Croatian/Slovenian word for 'monument'—are, in the physical sense, a series of structures built from the 1950s-1990s during Josip Tito's Republic of Yugoslavia. The legacy of...
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Dating from the 1960s to the 1980s, this is a collection of Soviet-era postcards showcasing brutalist concrete hotels, statues, monuments, and striking tower blocks—each giving viewers a peek into the former Eastern Bloc at a time when its...
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Largely rebuilt after a devastating earthquake in 1963, Skopje—the Republic of Macedonia's capital and largest city—became home to one of the most potent architectural movements of the 20th century, Pritzker Prize-winning Japanese architect...
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"Toronto is beginning to redefine itself through its concrete heritage," write an editorial team from the city's ERA Architects, "the fabric of our post-war growth—the architecture of our schools, universities, libraries and mass housing. Many are...
City Notes
“A masterclass in conceptuality,” a hotel that “takes you on a fuzzy trip of vague recollection,” and “a paradise of inimitable escapism.” That’s what we said about Port de Sóller’s impressive Bikini Island & Mountain Hotel three...
City Notes
Hidden in the quiet heart of rural Spain, La Torre del Visco Hotel offers unrivalled luxury and adventures walking in a shepherd’s footsteps across the ancient Aragonese landscape that once inspired Picasso… In the early 20th century,...
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The world’s first StandardX hotel has opened in Fitzroy, Melbourne, the offshoot of the renowned global The Standard hotels, officially touted as the brand’s “rebellious younger sibling” with an offering of “intuitive hospitality without...
Stuff Crush
See captivating, never-before-published photographs of 1970s and '80s USA cultural hotspots including New York City, San Francisco, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Miami Beach and more in Street Walker, a new publication from revered street photographer and...
Dispatches
Long-time perusers of these pages will know about our love affair with Barcelona’s convention shattering Sónar festival; having just completed the musical programme for its forthcoming 32nd edition, We Heart can already feel the sticky spirit of...
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Hotels around the world are constantly searching for new ways to improve the guest experience, and innovation has become a key part of their strategy. Modern travellers expect more than just a clean room and a comfortable bed. They are looking for...
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A solid financial plan combines both security and growth, and whole life insurance plays a key role in achieving this balance. By opting for whole life insurance, you not only provide your loved ones with financial protection but also build a...
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Wellness Trends for 2025: A series of posts designed to uncover the most progressive concepts in wellness for the year ahead. Number Fifteen: Mental Health for the Planet. As awareness of climate change and environmental degradation grows, an...