When you happen to be near Detroit and have a small window of free time to archi-tour, where to go? I chose to walk the campus of Wayne State University to view the Minoru Yamasaki buildings.
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This post contains a selection of projects by Neptune and Thomas Associates, mostly educational buildings with a performing arts center thrown in. I appreciate the modern style of these buildings, some more brutalist than others.
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If you happen to be near UC Santa Barbara and in the mood for some off-campus touring here are 6 locations to stop by - 3 churches and 3 residences (including a geodesic dome), mostly mid-century.
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For mid-century library lovers, the Altadena Public Library has much to offer:
An architect with an easy to remember, catchy name
A building design integrated with the landscape
Distinct metal artwork
Abundant Ackerman wooden Panel Carve
Nicely curated used bookstore where relatively new books can be had for a dollar or two