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"Brutalism, the minimalist architectural style that takes its name from béton brut (French for 'raw concrete'), might as well describe the violent reaction it inspires in some people," writes Michael O'Sullivan in The Washington Post. "That’s especially true in Washington D.C., where the style is widespread — and widely despised. A 2023 analysis by the British building materials company Buildworld, for example, claims the FBI headquarters is the ugliest building in the country, and the second ugliest in the world." For more information about the "Capital Brutalism" exhibit now on view at D.C.'s National Building Museum: https://lnkd.in/eSrkXzbi #architecture #brutalism #visualarts #washingtondc #urbanplanning #design #photography Ty Cole Angela M. Person
James Neal
1mo
I'm right in the middle of them in my office at L'Enfant!
De gustibus non disputandum est! DC Brutalist architecture rocks.
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1moLol - DC has amazing buildings and architecture everywhere - this is only on the Southwest side where the boring government agency buildings that are not supposed to stand out live. Meanwhile, have you been to Houston? 😂 (all respect and prayers for my friends dealing with Beryl)