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Hi everybody! In the past few weeks me and /u/archineering have been working on creating user flairs for this sub. We have created multiple flairs, each one with the name of an "important" modernist architect with the intention of allowing each user to choose a flair that has the name of his favorite modernist architect. For those unfamiliar with user flairs, you can select them on pc by expanding the "Community Options" on the right side of the screen. On reddit mobile, you should go to the subreddit list page, click the ... menu on the top right and select "change user flair." Right now there are 31 different flairs available for you to choose, covering most of the known names of modernism (at least we think so). If anybody thinks that there is a relevant architect missing, please tell us and we will add him (or her) to the list. Thank you! submitted by /u/joaoslr [link] [comments]

Hello fellow Modernists, As many of you may have noticed, there has been significant discussion surrounding the recent developments involving the Price Tower, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1952. To provide clarity on the situation as it continues to evolve, the mod team has decided to offer a concise summary. TL;DR: March 2023: Cynthia Blanchard acquired the Price Tower for a nominal sum of $10, asserting that she had secured the necessary funds to embark on a $10 million renovation project. One year later: Despite the absence of any evidence of the promised $10 million investment, Blanchard began selling irreplaceable items that were integral to the tower. When her actions were exposed: Blanchard announced the closure of the tower and attempted to shift the blame onto those who had uncovered her dismantling efforts. Current status: The Price Tower is set to be auctioned off without its art collection, which will be sold separately. It appears evident that Cynthia Blanchard never intended to manage, restore, or preserve the legacy of the Price Tower. Her actions suggest that her primary motivation was financial gain: acquiring the tower for a mere $10 under the pretense of future investment, stripping it of its invaluable artifacts, and subsequently selling the now-empty structure to the highest bidder. Blanchard likely did not anticipate the controversy that arose from the sale of the artifacts. Now that her claims regarding the $10 million investment have been discredited, she has decided to close the tower and proceed with its auction, separate from the sale of its art collection. As a result, the future of the Price Tower and its contents remains uncertain, despite the ongoing efforts of the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy, which holds a preservation easement on both the building and its contents. PS: For further information, please refer to the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy webpage dedicated to the Price Tower, which is regularly updated with the latest developments. Kind Regards Moderators of r/ArtDeco, r/ModernistArchitecture, r/brick_expressionism, r/Staircase_Porn, r/sexybuildings submitted by /u/joaoslr [link] [comments]

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My brutalist dream home. I picked out the entire interior design just in… In 1972, Juliaan Lampens received the commission from Albert Van Wassehove, a professor with interest in art and architecture, to build a house in middle class residential area near Ghent. Lampens started to stand out as an architect after the Brussels Expo of 1958 making a series of projects in concrete with specific references to the architecture of Mies Van der Rohe and Le Corbusier. Villa Van Wassenhove is a project that, at the same time, is featured by the shape of its concrete shell as well as the distribution of its free plan. The continuous concrete structure creates an external and internal topography that defines a home without partitions where a subtle layout plan defines the specific spaces. A series of geometries in plan and elevation delimit the specific functions: the sleeping area is a cylinder, the kitchen cover is a triangle and the office is a square. In the exterior, a water tank is also defined by a cylinder. The housing is finished with glass opening and wood cladding, being a contrast with the roughness of the concrete. In 2012, after the death of Albert Van Wassenhove, the house was bequeathed to the University of Ghent that, lately, lent it to the Dhondt-Dhaenens Museum. After its renovation in 2015, it is used for a residency program and it can also be rented for short stays to architecture aficionados. Two days a year, the house is open to the general public. submitted by /u/IHateSilver [link] [comments]

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I've been creating some stills inspired by The Brutalist, each one drawn from scenes or sketches that really stayed with me. Open to thoughts or questions. submitted by /u/plusvisualeu [link] [comments]

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The house was built in 1959 for professor Andreas Flitner, his wife Sonia, and their seven kids. It was designed by German postwar modernist Manfred Lehmbruck, who is better known for his museum, school, and industrial buildings. This is one of only two resident homes he designed. The Flitners lived in the house until their death in 2016 and it has stood empty since. It is currently for sale, but it hasn't moved in a few months. Check out the listing here: https://www.immobilienscout24.de/expose/157675304?referrer=HYBRID_VIEW_LISTING&searchId=f4547c1c-41f1-3571-9548-ce56d82e9015&searchUrl=%2Fde%2Fbaden-wuerttemberg%2Ftuebingen-kreis%2Ftuebingen%2Fhaus-kaufen&searchType=district#/ submitted by /u/strat-fan89 [link] [comments]

I’m curious to hear from others as to what their favorite single family residence, or favorite architect. Among my favorites some are: Ron Sang - Brake House (first picture) David Shelley – Coward House Eliot Noyes – Noyes House II (second picture) submitted by /u/Ill_Choice6515 [link] [comments]

https://preview.redd.it/rddis7fmxmdf1.jpg?width=1700&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a2c53b4298914067deb01d7435ac03f983c1b89c Do you have treasured old architecture and design magazines in your attic, basement, office, or storage unit? Feel guilty about throwing them away? The USModernist® Library is the world's largest open digital collection of major US architecture magazines with over 5 million downloadable pages representing over 25,000 issues. Access to legacy publications has never been more critical for preservation. We also archive abandoned architecture websites and podcasts. Take a look at the library holdings. If we are missing what you have, please contact us at george@usmodernist.org. We pay for shipping! Major donors include: Tod Williams Billie Tsien, Kevin Roche John Dinkeloo, Pei Cobb Freed, Pei Partners, Madhu Beriwal, Smithsonian Institution, UNC-Greensboro, Paul Rudolph Institute for Modern Architecture, University of Hawai'i Manoa, Atomic Ranch, AIA National, Savannah College of Art and Design, Palm Springs Museum of Art, Cranbrook, Baltimore Museum of Art, Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Robert Keil, Julie Taylor, Michael Raso, and IIT Architecture. submitted by /u/mr_modernism [link] [comments]

Wonderful vintage footage of the American Exhibit at Expo 67, now known as the Montreal Biosphere. Also some commentary from the original project team. submitted by /u/WinelandsGuy [link] [comments]

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Grade II listed Surbiton station, originally opened as Kingston station in May 1838 on the London and Southampton Railway line, is now considered one of the best examples of Modernist station buildings in the UK. After a minor relocation to the west in 1845 and a couple of changes of name, becoming Surbiton in 1867, the station was completely rebuilt in 1937 by Southern Railway with buildings designed by James Robb Scott in an art deco style. The latest restoration was carried out in 2016. The photos were snapped following an unscheduled stop and subsequent cancellation, a 'technical fault' on my train, and only feature the clock tower (Scott didn't design the platform canopies.) Network Rail/TfL are also currently restoring Richmond back to its art deco glory, another station on the South Western network. submitted by /u/garethsprogblog [link] [comments]

https://preview.redd.it/q35xwqouojcf1.jpg?width=7728&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4fbc1a3794bf15c8a4bf34e0e6f90236a1995234 https://preview.redd.it/uwbuhqouojcf1.jpg?width=7525&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=aab65d94a8dc0560c1ea848202d0b3f94a14e68c https://preview.redd.it/t5jjrpouojcf1.jpg?width=7728&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1d65d041900f186bf600a1942030f75da7f14e32 https://preview.redd.it/d1hhnfpuojcf1.jpg?width=7728&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d7bdcda120c4f895122cc4e5bd84690a96d4ddf8 https://preview.redd.it/vxfz6qouojcf1.jpg?width=7728&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e70da184c3b3aed82a80376a2722e9e2652add07 https://preview.redd.it/1vinhfpuojcf1.jpg?width=7382&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=baec18092c89db10a89b1316e44124309eac337e https://preview.redd.it/acrjk7odpjcf1.jpg?width=7426&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5526247a281d89600ca9df58ce60ce349919c7f2 The Edith Farnsworth House, tucked away in Plano, Illinois, is a classic example of modernist design and one of architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s most iconic works. Designed between 1945 and 1951 the house was commissioned by Dr. Edith Farnsworth, a Chicago-based physician and intellectual, as a weekend retreat along the Fox River. The minimalist, one-room structure is elevated on stilts and constructed from steel, glass, and travertine, creating a transparent pavilion that blurs the boundary between nature and shelter. With its open floor plan and floor-to-ceiling windows, the Farnsworth House exemplifies Mies’s philosophy of “less is more,” emphasizing purity of form and material honesty. Inside, the house maintains a restrained elegance. Warm wood paneling conceals functional elements like storage and closets, while the sole freestanding core encloses the bathroom and kitchen utilities. The furnishings were originally sparse and thoughtfully curated, designed to complement the serene atmosphere and uninterrupted views of the landscape. Though admired today as a masterpiece, the home’s early history was marked by controversy and legal disputes between Mies and Farnsworth, who criticized the house’s livability and cost overruns. Nevertheless, the design became an enduring icon of International Style architecture and remains a textbook example of Mies’s vision of modern domestic space. Then in 2003, the National Trust for Historic Preservation stepped in and took over ownership. Today, the Farnsworth House is open to the public, offering tours and events that give people a chance to experience one of the most iconic pieces of modern architecture up close. It’s a quiet, beautiful space that continues to inspire architects and design lovers from around the world. The site hosts seasonal programs, including twilight tours, art exhibitions, and even yoga sessions on the lawn, all aimed at connecting visitors with the home and its surroundings. With its serene setting and thoughtful preservation, the Farnsworth House offers a rare glimpse into the roots of modernist design—still just as powerful and peaceful today as it was when it was first built. SOURCE submitted by /u/NextRide [link] [comments]

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The Bierpinsel, (literally "Beer Brush,") is a striking example of 1970s pop architecture located in Berlin's Steglitz district. Designed by Ralf Schüler and Ursulina Schüler-Witte, it was originally intended as a restaurant and café. With its futuristic, tree-like structure it embodies the Space Age and Metabolist influences of the time. Today, it's a quirky landmark known for its unique form and colorful history. submitted by /u/Boluddhismo [link] [comments]

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