Architecture

Minnesota's State Capitol: The Art and Politics of a Public Building | Neil B. Thompson

I am absolutely heart broken. Three children are having the WORST day of their lives today, for WHAT? Two children are orphans. Is this really what people voted for? THIS. IS. NOT. OKAY. 68 other people and organisations are on a hit list by this gunman.
NO. KINGS.
End the madness.
#MelissaHortman #MarkHortman #JohnHoffman #YvetteHoffman #Minnesota #NoKings #Heartbroken

Ruthiella ❤️❤️❤️ 1d

Karisa 🤍 1d

IriDas Having grown up in the alt-right, I can assure you, this is exactly what they voted for. When 9/11 happened all my family said was “why didn‘t they fly some planes into the UN buildings.” I mean, these people don‘t even care when it happens to a classroom full of children. 1d

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Deblovestoread It‘s devastating. 💔 1d

GingerAntics @IriDas you know, nothing should surprise me with the right. They really don‘t care when it‘s a classroom full of children. The only thoughts they have are that they‘re going to have to talk about gun control again, and their prayers are that they won‘t have to. 🙄 Why would they care about this. You‘re right. The 9/11 thing is creepy as hell. Please tell me you have gotten as far away from those nut jobs as possible. 20h

AnnCrystal 😢🙏🏼🇺🇲. 18h

TheBookHippie It‘s so so sad. It did not have to be like this. I saw this pure hatred yesterday in our counter protestors. It‘s just astounding. 17h

IriDas @GingerAntics Yes, I cut them off years ago. But now most of them are dead (old age). It was such a sad shock when I heard their voices coming out of Trump‘s mouth back in 2016. Every interview with one of them is like a flashback to my childhood. Sometimes I laugh because they all are saying the same exact things my family and neighbors were saying back in the 70s. The Right truly has no new ideas. 15h

GingerAntics @IriDas not surprising! They‘ve been saying the same old tired bs for ages! 23m

GingerAntics @TheBookHippie the hate is just astounding. It‘s not surprising, because they‘re very honest about their hate (possibly the only thing the ARE honest about), but the lengths they will go to, the total lack of limits or humanity in their hate is always jolting when they are so open about that. 21m

TheBookHippie @GingerAntics it is jolting. 10m

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Susanita

Unpacking My Library: Architects and Their Books | Jo Steffens

1. My library is about 300 books. Yes, I track it on a spreadsheet. Over the weekend I acquired two more books at Malice Domestic that I still need to incorporate.
2. I think I‘m still reading it.
#two4tuesday

TheSpineView

TheSpineView Thanks for playing!📚📚📚 2mo

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rwmg

Architecture: A Very Short Introduction | Andrew Ballantyne

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Building + Culture = Architecture.

The author takes some buildings he sees as iconic (emphasising this is a personal choice which would be different for somebody from a different cultural background) and how the cultural meanings they accumulate make them architecturally significant. An interesting book which could be improved with better pictures as the photos don't really illustrate the points the author is making.

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rwmg

Architecture: A Very Short Introduction | Andrew Ballantyne

#coffeeandabook

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Davispeterson

Cityscapes of Boston: An American City Through Time | Robert Campbell

“Boston‘s cityscape is a perfect blend of history and modernity. Cobblestone streets lead to towering skyscrapers, while the Charles River reflects the city‘s timeless charm. From the iconic brownstones of Beacon Hill to the futuristic Seaport skyline, every corner tells a story of resilience and innovation. #Boston #Cityscape #HistoryMeetsModern”

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NotCool

Walter Gropius: Visionary Founder of the Bauhaus | Fiona MacCarthy

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What this really made me wonder is, what if the Weimar Republic hadn‘t ended? In WWII books the end of the Weimar Republic always feels like a forgone conclusion, but I don‘t think it felt that way to people living through it.

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NotCool

Walter Gropius: Visionary Founder of the Bauhaus | Fiona MacCarthy

Whew, I don‘t know much about Bauhaus. But the dislike that the author holds for Gropius‘s wife Alma, seems over the top and problematic.

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TieDyeDude

Louis Sullivan's Idea | Tim Samuelson

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A friend bought me this set years ago. Titled "Lost Buildings" (not in database) it contains a DVD of a live recording of This American Life discussing the architect Louis Sullivan and the demolition of his buildings in Chicago. The book is a companion to the video, detailed photographic records of the buildings discussed. I don't have many thoughts on architecture, but this project makes it easy to see what was so special about these buildings.

TheBookHippie I love them. I‘ve been on several tours of them. There are a few IG accounts honoring him. Truly amazing in person. 5mo

AnnCrystal 🆒📚🏗️👍💫. 5mo

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RowReads1

North Carolina Architecture | Catherine W. Bishir

(Off topic😂)

With the aftermath of Hurricane Helene my birth state is having a very tough time right now. I found the below link informative.

https://youtu.be/CbrCyWzF464?si=WixJFQ50WCn-RPfh

Bette Thanks for this. 8mo

wanderinglynn Thanks for sharing. I lived across the state line from Asheville in TN. I have a lot of friends in that region & my heart breaks for everyone. 8mo

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Lcsmcat

The Historic Architecture of Wake County, North Carolina | Kelly A. Lally

Years ago I saw this in an antique store and was interested, but they wanted over $100 for it. I found it for a quarter of that and pounced on it! I love old houses, and these are close enough to drive by and take a look.

Lcsmcat No “Hudson River Bracketed” down here, but there is “Bracketed Cottage” #whartonbuddyread @Graywacke 10mo

Graywacke How cool! 10mo

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