>>8088491I just think people who say there was nothing left to do with architecture since 1650 are really stupid. Brutalism is bad don't get me wrong but its meant for nuclear war scenarios. So even from that perspective Brutalism has its place.
There is also a problem with obsessing on beauty. Look at Pacific Palisades, the entire thing was built on very silly materials, just a bunch of woods and everything is nearly 100% flammable. Its all art homes. Now they will all be replaced and probably just be architected the same way because beauty > all.
If I have valuable books mixed with spaces for community meetings and teaching, the space needs to sacrifice beauty for long term durability. I think there should still be room for beauty though. That is why we still need architects to innovate, to try to see what they can achieve to mix durability and beauty.