Happy New Year! Here are our favorite architectural articles from January.
1) The Brutalist Is a Cinematic Reflection of Brutalism
Creating László Tóth’s architectural legacy for The Brutalist seems like an almost impossible challenge. How does one design a body of work that convincingly represents a fictional architect of exceptional talent—a Bauhaus-trained visionary whose designs reflect years of dedication? Production designer Judy Becker’s thoughtful approach to building Tóth’s imagined portfolio revealed the intricate layers behind the film’s striking visual and emotional impact.
2) As flames consume architectural gems, a hit to “Old California”
To live in Los Angeles is to be regularly reminded that much of what surrounds its residents is fleeting. That pertains, most essentially, to human life and the natural world, as the deadly fires reminded us this week. Several cherished landmarks ranging from the city’s early history, to its experimental, midcentury modern period and its contemporary era, have fallen victim to the deadly wildfires that have ravaged the region.
3) Imagining a City of Mass Timber
Excited by the ability to build without wrecking the atmosphere (as much), timber’s apostles have labored to normalize it in large-scale construction. Prodded by the intuition that architects can do more with wood than they’ve had the opportunity to show, the author asks each of four firms to come up with a speculative but realistic public project for New York, one that would take advantage of wood’s inherent warmth, elegance, and versatility.
We hope you’ve enjoyed our favorite architectural articles this month. If you’re interested in more, take a look at our favorite architectural articles from previous months.
