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	The independent publisher [https://bluecrowmedia.com/ Blue Crow Media] continues to amass a delightful portfolio of architecture city maps. Designing Buildings Wiki has previously published reviews of them here:		The independent publisher [https://bluecrowmedia.com/ Blue Crow Media] continues to amass a delightful portfolio of architecture city maps. Designing Buildings Wiki has previously published reviews of them here:

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	Two of the most striking examples of monolithic residential buildings singled out are Les Damiers Logements and Les Orgues de Flandre Logements.		Two of the most striking examples of monolithic residential buildings singled out are Les Damiers Logements and Les Orgues de Flandre Logements.

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	* Architectural styles.		* Architectural styles.
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	* Modernist architecture.		* Modernist architecture.

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Designing Buildings at 07:46, 14 July 2017

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	* Architecture maps - review.		* Architecture maps - review.

−	In 2017, they published three more to add to the collection. Eager architecture tourists should get copies of these, given that they are perhaps the most well-presented and researched maps of their kind ~~that are~~ currently available.	+	In 2017, they published three more to add to the collection. Eager architecture tourists should get copies of these, given that they are perhaps the most well-presented and researched maps of their kind currently available.

	= Modernist Belgrade =		= Modernist Belgrade =
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	[[File:Modernistbelgrade.jpg\|link=File:Modernistbelgrade.jpg]]		[[File:Modernistbelgrade.jpg\|link=File:Modernistbelgrade.jpg]]

−	This map illustrates the reconstruction and development of the war-torn Belgrade during the second of the 20th century as the capital of Yugoslavia. Despite not being the first city that springs to mind when considering interesting architecture, the map demonstrates quite clearly the range and extent of ~~the~~ modernist ~~building designs that were~~ created by the ~~new~~ generation of Yugoslav architects that came to prominence during the 1960s.	+	This map illustrates the reconstruction and development of the war-torn Belgrade during the second part of the 20th century as the capital of Yugoslavia. Despite not being the first city that springs to mind when considering interesting architecture, the map demonstrates quite clearly the range and extent of modernist buildings created by the generation of Yugoslav architects that came to prominence during the 1960s.

−	Perhaps the most famous of Belgrade's modernist buildings is the Western City Gate, although there are numerous others ~~that warrant~~ equal merit. Many of these are arranged across the city in relatively ~~easy~~ proximity to each other, making this map the perfect basis for a walking tour.	+	Perhaps the most famous of Belgrade's modernist buildings is the Western City Gate, although there are numerous others worthy of equal merit. Many of these are arranged across the city in relatively close proximity to each other, making this map the perfect basis for a walking tour.

	= Brutalist Sydney =		= Brutalist Sydney =
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	Most people would probably be hard-pressed to identify a building in Sydney aside from the Sydney Opera House, but that's not to say that it doesn't have an eclectic array of Brutalist buildings that are emblematic of a unique period of socio-political thinking.		Most people would probably be hard-pressed to identify a building in Sydney aside from the Sydney Opera House, but that's not to say that it doesn't have an eclectic array of Brutalist buildings that are emblematic of a unique period of socio-political thinking.

−	Sydney's ~~explorations with~~ Brutalism began and ended ~~quite a bit~~ later than Europe~~, with it being~~ well-adopted by the mid-1970s and ~~becoming~~ monumental and distinctly civic by the 1980s.	+	Sydney's exploration of Brutalism began and ended later than Europe. It was well-adopted by the mid-1970s and became a monumental and distinctly civic style by the 1980s.

−	The high quality concrete craftsmanship and structural details conveying 'memorable form' is evident on many different buildings, with the map pointing out that the often sun-drenched city is 'the perfect setting to highlight the textured surfaces of this European-derived ethos.'	+	The high-quality concrete craftsmanship and structural details conveying 'memorable form' are evident on many different buildings, with the map pointing out that the often sun-drenched city is 'the perfect setting to highlight the textured surfaces of this European-derived ethos.'

	= Brutalist Paris =		= Brutalist Paris =
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	[[File:Brutalistparis.jpg\|link=File:Brutalistparis.jpg]]		[[File:Brutalistparis.jpg\|link=File:Brutalistparis.jpg]]

−	The Parisian suburbs are known for their grands ensembles, massive suburban apartment complexes built in the 1950s and 1960s. ~~Indeed, a~~ very different Paris from the one most are familiar with can be experienced ~~if one sets out to explore~~ the city's abundant Brutalist architecture.	+	The Parisian suburbs are known for their grands ensembles; massive suburban apartment complexes built in the 1950s and 1960s. A very different Paris from the one most are familiar with can be experienced through the city's abundant Brutalist architecture.

−	Unlike other European capitals, Brutalism did not ~~manifest~~ many cultural buildings of the city centre, but was instead ~~principally~~ housing, administrative, office and university campus buildings. Most of ~~this~~ are to be found beyond the Peripherique in the zones of urban expansion developed in the second half of the 20th century (and somewhat frustratingly, located ~~out of~~ the limits of map).	+	Unlike other European capitals, Brutalism did not produce many cultural buildings in the city centre, but was instead largely restricted to housing, administrative, office and university campus buildings. Most of these are to be found beyond the Peripherique in the zones of urban expansion developed in the second half of the 20th century (and somewhat frustratingly, located beyond the limits of map).

−	Two of the most striking examples of monolithic residential buildings ~~that are~~ singled out are Les Damiers Logements and Les Orgues de Flandre Logements.	+	Two of the most striking examples of monolithic residential buildings singled out are Les Damiers Logements and Les Orgues de Flandre Logements.

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =

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		+	The independent publisher [https://bluecrowmedia.com/ Blue Crow Media] continues to amass a delightful portfolio of architecture city maps. Designing Buildings Wiki has previously published reviews of them here:

		+	* Brutalist London Map - review.
		+	* Architecture maps - review.
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		+	In 2017, they published three more to add to the collection. Eager architecture tourists should get copies of these, given that they are perhaps the most well-presented and researched maps of their kind that are currently available.

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−	A different Paris can be experienced if one sets out to explore the Brutalist architecture ~~that the city has in abundance~~. Unlike other European capitals, Brutalism did not manifest many cultural buildings of the city centre, but was instead principally housing, administrative, office and university campus buildings. Most of this are to be found beyond the Peripherique in the zones of urban expansion developed in the second half of the 20th century (and somewhat frustratingly, located out of the limits of map).	+	The Parisian suburbs are known for their grands ensembles, massive suburban apartment complexes built in the 1950s and 1960s. Indeed, a very different Paris from the one most are familiar with can be experienced if one sets out to explore the city's abundant Brutalist architecture.
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		+	Unlike other European capitals, Brutalism did not manifest many cultural buildings of the city centre, but was instead principally housing, administrative, office and university campus buildings. Most of this are to be found beyond the Peripherique in the zones of urban expansion developed in the second half of the 20th century (and somewhat frustratingly, located out of the limits of map).
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		+	Two of the most striking examples of monolithic residential buildings that are singled out are Les Damiers Logements and Les Orgues de Flandre Logements.
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		+	= Find out more =
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		+	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
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		+	* Architectural styles.
		+	* Architecture maps - review.
		+	* Brutalism.
		+	* Brutalist London Map - review.
		+	* London by Design - review.
		+	* Modernist architecture.

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−	[[File:Modernistbelgrade.jpg]]	+	[[File:Modernistbelgrade.jpg\|link=File:Modernistbelgrade.jpg]]
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		+	This map illustrates the reconstruction and development of the war-torn Belgrade during the second of the 20th century as the capital of Yugoslavia. Despite not being the first city that springs to mind when considering interesting architecture, the map demonstrates quite clearly the range and extent of the modernist building designs that were created by the new generation of Yugoslav architects that came to prominence during the 1960s.
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		+	Perhaps the most famous of Belgrade's modernist buildings is the Western City Gate, although there are numerous others that warrant equal merit. Many of these are arranged across the city in relatively easy proximity to each other, making this map the perfect basis for a walking tour.

	= Brutalist Sydney =		= Brutalist Sydney =

−	[[File:Brutalistsydney.jpg]]	+	[[File:Brutalistsydney.jpg\|link=File:Brutalistsydney.jpg]]

		+	Most people would probably be hard-pressed to identify a building in Sydney aside from the Sydney Opera House, but that's not to say that it doesn't have an eclectic array of Brutalist buildings that are emblematic of a unique period of socio-political thinking.

		+	Sydney's explorations with Brutalism began and ended quite a bit later than Europe, with it being well-adopted by the mid-1970s and becoming monumental and distinctly civic by the 1980s.

−	~~= Brutalist Paris =~~	+	The high quality concrete craftsmanship and structural details conveying 'memorable form' is evident on many different buildings, with the map pointing out that the often sun-drenched city is 'the perfect setting to highlight the textured surfaces of this European-derived ethos.'

−	~~[[File:Brutalistparis.jpg]]~~	+	= Brutalist Paris =

		+	[[File:Brutalistparis.jpg\|link=File:Brutalistparis.jpg]]

		+	A different Paris can be experienced if one sets out to explore the Brutalist architecture that the city has in abundance. Unlike other European capitals, Brutalism did not manifest many cultural buildings of the city centre, but was instead principally housing, administrative, office and university campus buildings. Most of this are to be found beyond the Peripherique in the zones of urban expansion developed in the second half of the 20th century (and somewhat frustratingly, located out of the limits of map).

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