Brutalism in Detroit

February 12, 2016

One of the reasons I love Detroit is because of its rich architectural history and wide variety of styles. An enthusiast of any era can find gems in any given corner of the city; Gothic, Renaissance Revival, Art Deco, Modern, Postmodern, and everything in between. One style that generates perhaps the most polarizing emotions […]

Detroit’s Renaissance Man

February 6, 2016

As you may know, I love my Modern architecture. However living in Michigan and being obsessed with all things Detroit, it is hard to ignore the strong presence of other styles of architecture. I have come to appreciate them, at least in the context of my home state. Many have contributed to the rich story of […]

McGregor Memorial

December 12, 2015

I would categorize my fascination with Minoru Yamasaki somewhere between a healthy appreciation and obsession. Anyhow, I took the opportunity to explore a number of his works at Wayne State University, going inside some for the first time. Anyone who has been in or around his architecture probably understands what I mean, but it is […]