Since this is the closest thing I’ve seen to an architecture discussion on Lemmy, can I sidetrack this conversation?
I really want to talk about how I simultaneously love the Obamas and hate a lot of their style choices. The Brutalism of his new presidential library is… Imposing and unwelcoming.
Look at it this way: Brutalist buildings are more “honest.”
All modern buildings are brutalist (reinforced concrete, bare materials) until their glass / metal / brick facades are put on.
The Obama library is the anti-trump building. It’s devoid of flamboyance, false adornment, unnecessary material, or flashy opulence. It is exactly what it wants to be. Imposing but unobtrusive on the skyline. It’s part of the scenery, without becoming the scenery.
I love brutalism. I’m also not a fan of the design of the library.
Brutalism kind of requires an environment. But it’s like a jagged tooth sticking out of a garden. Like a giant lawn rock. Lift it up and you’ll find the keys to the American dream. Locked away like some davinci code nonsense.
Since this is the closest thing I’ve seen to an architecture discussion on Lemmy, can I sidetrack this conversation?
I really want to talk about how I simultaneously love the Obamas and hate a lot of their style choices. The Brutalism of his new presidential library is… Imposing and unwelcoming.
Look at it this way: Brutalist buildings are more “honest.”
All modern buildings are brutalist (reinforced concrete, bare materials) until their glass / metal / brick facades are put on.
The Obama library is the anti-trump building. It’s devoid of flamboyance, false adornment, unnecessary material, or flashy opulence. It is exactly what it wants to be. Imposing but unobtrusive on the skyline. It’s part of the scenery, without becoming the scenery.
A lot of people love Brutalism, but it’s not for me either.
I love brutalism. I’m also not a fan of the design of the library.
Brutalism kind of requires an environment. But it’s like a jagged tooth sticking out of a garden. Like a giant lawn rock. Lift it up and you’ll find the keys to the American dream. Locked away like some davinci code nonsense.
Jesus. That looks like Bracknell.
Google search for Bracknell just pointed me to a town in England. What are we talking about here?
Look at the pictures of Bracknell.