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Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Signs of the Apocalypse

MayneCooperClick to enlarge

WHEN liberal institutions of higher learning like Cooper build nihilistic ego-excess like this, 2012 comes to mind. (more photos to follow)

October 13, 2009 in Architecture, Culture, Current Affairs, History, New York, Urbanism | Permalink

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Aww, John, it's actually not that bad. Like you said before, it's just CRAAAAAAZY.

Plus, good news for Washingtonians:

http://greatergreaterwashington.org/post.cgi?id=3783

Posted by: abra al-kedabr at Oct 16, 2009 7:26:42 AM

Very unusual archetecture. I'd like to see how the designed and furnished the inside of the building.

Posted by: Landscape Forms at Oct 26, 2009 11:32:01 AM

Looks like maximum security prison w/the prison yard at the top...obviously their arhitecture dept isn't their strong suit anymore.

Posted by: Tri at Oct 29, 2009 11:58:57 AM