brutalism
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Brutal Breuer
March 15, 2016
As mentioned in a previous post, Marcel Breuer’s Saint Francis de Sales Church in Norton Shores, Michigan was my introduction to true Brutalist architecture. Since that pivotal day, I’ve become infatuated with the style and have been itching to return to the building that started it all. The weather in Michigan is becoming more Spring-like […]
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 […]
Modern Gothic
July 25, 2015
There are certain times in one’s life that are instantly recognized as a pivotal moment. An experience so powerful, it stays with you for the rest of your days. I was fortunate to have one of those recently. In planning for my trip to Muskegon to visit St. Francis de Sales, I was honestly more […]
