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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
Chefs Karina Mejía and Israel Montero combine the tradition of Provençal cuisine with the soul and passion of Mexico in Saint Jacques Bistrot, their new gastronomic spot in the capital city's affluent Polanco neighbourhood. Allowing diners to...
City Notes
Located next door to Hotel Wilmina, which is housed in a former Berlin-Charlottenburg women's prison, Lotta Tagesbar has opened its doors, the café cum deli and bar designed by the same team behind Wilmina and serving an exquisite menu of healthy...
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With an enviable seafront location close to Barcelona and its airport, and having undergone a recent refurbishment, AC Hotel Gavà Mar is a 69-room hotel that is ideal for the business traveller, but also a surprising destination for the discerning...
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With interiors inspired by the Art Deco of Palm Beach County in Miami, and serving delicious ice cream on a newly pedestrianised street just off Barcelona's renowned Passeig de Gràcia, Amiko is not simply a 'heladería', rather it's a sensory...
Dispatches
Minimalism and elegance, too, are gaining fast as popular choices for serene, sophisticated interiors. Simplicity, clean lines, and curative approaches to decor are all that these two styles are made of, bringing home really calm and clarity within...
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Finding the best Botox experts in Toronto can feel overwhelming, given the many options available. To focus your search, consider professionals with extensive experience and positive client reviews. A key step in identifying top specialists is...
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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 Eight: Restorative Home Design. In the pursuit of wellness, many people are turning their attention homeward....
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Austin’s housing market has seen a significant boom in recent years, with many homeowners looking to boost their property’s value through home improvement projects. In a city where home prices continue to rise, updating key areas of a property,...