Minoru Yamasaki
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New Formalism
March 3, 2016
Since its inception, “Modern” architecture has held a reputation for cold and sterile designs among its critics. Regardless of the validity of this argument, a number of great architects sought to soften the perception of the era’s most in vogue style; one of those great architects was Minoru Yamasaki. Around the time he started his own […]
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 […]
Mini Minorus
July 18, 2015
If you follow me on Instagram, you may notice that I have a particular affinity for Minoru Yamasaki designs. This week we’ll look at a few of his smaller, lesser-known works in the Detroit area. First up is Land’s Pharmacy. You can find it on 11 Mile Road in Royal Oak just a few blocks […]
