Brutalism
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Bittersweet Breuer
August 15, 2016
Thus continues the tour of Marcel Breuer buildings across the U.S.. For this installment, we have two of his major works in New Haven, CT. Both of these Brutalist projects were completed in 1970 and are each prime examples of what is possible with pre-cast concrete. The latter is a testament to the importance of proper preservation […]
Modern MPLS
July 26, 2016
On my way back from St. John’s Abbey, I stopped in Minneapolis to see some noteworthy architecture from a few of my favorites. First up is Christ Church Lutheran by Eliel Saarinen (with an addition by the prodigal son, Eero). When it was completed in 1949 Saarinen’s church was immediately recognized as a simple and refreshing take […]
Breuer’s Abbey
July 19, 2016
Hours gone: 45 Miles driven: 1494 Images taken: 561 The numbers above give a statistical snapshot of my journey from Michigan to Minnesota and back, almost solely for the purpose of documenting another Brutalist building; not to mention the fact that I was awake for 24 hours straight at one point. In my opinion, it was […]
