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Comment on Brutality against Butalism by OCGC to Stay | dayaal

OCGC to Stay | dayaal — Sun, 06 May 2012 08:05:13 +0000

[...] of support. It’s a divisive building, one which will remain highly unpopular I’m sure. I managed to attract a bit of criticism on this blog for my suggestion that this is a notable building worthy of saving, and perhaps rightly so. Who am [...]

Comment on Brutality against Butalism by Bennett Weiss

Bennett Weiss — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 01:21:48 +0000

I am not calling you snooty. If it came off that way, I apologize.
I was referring to those self who seek to impose their aesthetics on others.

Architects who treat the world as their private canvas, a playground for their self indulgence, are not doing their job. Their job is give us, the public, what we want. When they are design only to win accolades from other architects with a let-the-great-unwashed-be-damned attitude, they are not merely being condescending elitists, they are thieves. They steal large chunks of the commons for the personal aggrandisement. Or , to repeat, selfish,,, arrogant.

Thank you for your supportive words about my involvement with Occupy. I do believe that that in the case of Brutalist architecture, we have an example of an empowered 1% ( arhitects and self-described sophisticates) imposing their will on
the 99% who with clear and honest eyes are repulsed by its ugliness..

Out of curiosity, how do you know of my Occupy activities? Do I know you? If so, please forgive my failure to recognize your name,
Bennett

Comment on Brutality against Butalism by Sammy J

Sammy J — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:28:29 +0000

Not sure how posting on my own personal blog can be considered an imposition on “the rest of us”, but I do see how you might consider them snooty, selfish and/or arrogant. I guess I’m just used to only having people who know me, and therefore know how to take my random comments, read this blog. Thanks for taking the time to share your opinion Bennett. We’re all entitled to an opinion, and mine is one that is simply considering the architectural merit of the building itself, and it’s clearly from the point of view of an architecture student who happens to be a fan of Paul Rudolph..

But I’m not an Orange County resident, and have no say in the future of this building and with that in mind I haven’t attempted to vote on the various petitions that are floating around. I’m just mouthing off. Don’t worry, I have little influence. None in fact.

If it’s any consolation, I do support what you’re doing in relation to the Occupy movement, and wish you all the best with your endeavours.

Comment on Brutality against Butalism by Bennett Weiss

Bennett Weiss — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 05:08:13 +0000

the buidling is atrocious. most of us ordinary folk hate it.
how dare you impose your snooty bullshit on the rest of us.

what selfishness…. what arrogance!!!!!

Comment on The Architecture of The Hunger Games by tommyb

tommyb — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:02:20 +0000

Have you seen the Hunger Games tie-in sites? Might assist your anticipation to see the movie (which I really enjoyed).

http://thecapitol.pn/
http://capitolcouture.pn/

Comment on Brutality against Butalism by More brutality against Brutalism | dayaal

More brutality against Brutalism | dayaal — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 04:28:52 +0000

[...] but I find this pretty tragic. Especially when one considers the planned replacement (as with the Paul Rudolph building I mentioned a little while ago) is not that impressive. In this case it’s not as horrible, but is it that much of an [...]

Comment on Architecture & Music: #Archimashups by Sammy J

Sammy J — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 21:11:11 +0000

Yes! Thanks Gordon!

Comment on Architecture & Music: #Archimashups by Gordon

Gordon — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 04:37:23 +0000

Atelier Bow Wow Wow
Frank Tin Tin Duffy
My Bloody Valentine Gunasekara
StereoLAB
Empire of the Sanaa

I’ll stop now…

Comment on Architects and Arrogance by Sammy J

Sammy J — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:14:14 +0000

Thanks Nick and Ben. And to those who commented on Twitter too. I sometimes feel like I’m the only person who thinks this way, but I know I’m not.

Comment on A Quest for the Fount of Brutalism by Brutality against Butalism | dayaal

Brutality against Butalism | dayaal — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 08:18:55 +0000

[...] be the one building that I chose to illustrate first post is quite disconcerting. The photo on that post, taken by Ty Cole (who graciously retweeted the link to my blog, was of Paul Rudolph’s Orange [...]