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Detroit’s Metabolism

The Metabolism movement arose in Japan in response to a lack of cohesive city planning efforts after the first World War.  The self-proclaimed Metabolists introduced their manifesto to the world in 1960 at an international design conference held in Japan.  The philosophy was centered around the idea of “organic growth,” which was applied to buildings as well as entire cities. […]

Brutalism in Detroit

  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

  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 […]