Modernism

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Massachusetts Historical Commission weighs in favor of saving Paul Rudolph

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All the development proposals, so far, entail full-or-partial demolition of the Boston Government Service Center’s Hurley Building. The Massachusetts Historical Commission has reviewed them—and issues their verdict.

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Boston Preservation Alliance: Making the case for Re-Investment (not De-Investment) in Rudolph's Boston Government Service Center

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The Boston Preservation Alliance issues a strong letter critiquing the state’s disinvestment in the Boston Government Service Center and offers an alternative view.

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DOCOMOMO-New England Calls For Preserving Rudolph's Boston Government Service Center

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DOCOMOMO-New England comes out with a strong letter, questioning the process & assumptions of the move to demolish part of the BGSC

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New Film Features Paul Rudolph's Boston Government Service Center

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A new film features images of Paul Rudolph’s Boston Government Service Center.

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Update: Development "Alternatives" Report Released for Rudolph's BOSTON GOVERNMENT SERVICE CENTER

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The government-sponsored report on “development options” for the Boston Government Service Center has just been issued—and we summarize what they’re contemplating (including more-and-more demolition in every choice they’re considering).

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Rudolph: The Green Architect — Part TWO

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Further evidence of Paul Rudolph’s proto-“green” consciousness—as shown here by examples of his other strategies for dealing with intense sun loads.

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Rudolph: The Green Architect — Part ONE

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Paul Rudolph showed a “green” consciousness, in an era well before energy/environmental concerns were a priority among architects. Here we’re reminded about two of his designs, built in sun-intense Florida.

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Kate Wagner and McMansion Hell: Deeper Into the question of Brutalism (and what it's NOT)

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The popular website goes further into the question of Brutalism, in part two of their exploration of that controversial term and style.

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Busting Myths about the Boston Government Service Center and Paul Rudolph: Who Really Designed It?

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There are a bunch of questionable accusations (and un-truths) about Rudolph and his building. We’re out to bust them—especially the one about who really designed the Boston Government Service Center.

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