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Magnet Brutalism Metro

Katherine Till — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 23:38:21 +0000

Brutalism Magnet – Metro Station
Amid the Cold War, urban renewal efforts ushered in a ?Brutalist? phenomenon that reshaped the nation?s capital in the mid-20th century.? Many high-profile public buildings were designed and constructed with exposed structural elements and building materials, including concrete, brick, steel, and glass.? They were viewed as cost-effective and efficient, but many haven?t aged well, and public reaction continues to debate their architectural significance.? This magnet, measuring 2 ? x 3 ? inches features an image of the Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro Station by architectural photographer Ty Cole.
Code:? 169040
Member Price:? $5.40
Price: ?$6.00

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Mug Brutalism Euram Building

Katherine Till — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 23:38:20 +0000

?Brutalism – Euram Building Mug
Amid the Cold War, urban renewal efforts ushered in a ?Brutalist? phenomenon that reshaped the nation?s capital in the mid-20th century.? Many high-profile public buildings were designed and constructed with exposed structural elements and building materials, including concrete, brick, steel, and glass.? They were viewed as cost-effective and efficient, but many haven?t aged well, and public reaction continues to debate their architectural significance.? This ceramic mug features an image of the Euram Building by architectural photographer Ty Cole.
Hartman and Cox’s Euram Building, which addressed Dupont Circle as an important urban open space, was a minor triumph under restrictive circumstances.? Two brick towers form wedges that open onto a triangular court overlooked by glass-walled offices. Three concrete and glass bridges that contain executive offices are arranged as an inverted stepped pyramid and span the towers. ?Interior courtyards were common in 1970s office buildings and hotels, and in the Euram they increase the sense of spaciousness, as views across the light-filled court seem to expand laterally the long, open-plan offices that have windows on the court as well as on the street. The Euram Building represents an embryonic return to contextualism in its response to the materials and color contrasts of Mihran Mesrobian?s Dupont Circle Building of 1931, which occupies the adjacent wedge to the west.
Code:? 169037
MemberPrice:? $13.50
Price: ?$15.00

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Magnet Brutalism Euram Building

Katherine Till — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 23:38:20 +0000

Brutalism Magnet – Euram Building
Amid the Cold War, urban renewal efforts ushered in a ?Brutalist? phenomenon that reshaped the nation?s capital in the mid-20th century.? Many high-profile public buildings were designed and constructed with exposed structural elements and building materials, including concrete, brick, steel, and glass.? They were viewed as cost-effective and efficient, but many haven?t aged well, and public reaction continues to debate their architectural significance.? This magnet, measuring 2 ? x 3 ? inches features an image of the Euram Building by architectural photographer Ty Cole.
Hartman and Cox?s Euram Building, which addressed Dupont Circle as an important urban open space, was a minor triumph under restrictive circumstances.? Two brick towers form wedges that open onto a triangular court overlooked by glass-walled offices. Three concrete and glass bridges that contain executive offices are arranged as an inverted stepped pyramid and span the towers.? Interior courtyards were common in 1970s office buildings and hotels, and in the Euram they increase the sense of spaciousness, as views across the light-filled court seem to expand laterally the long, open-plan offices that have windows on the court as well as on the street. The Euram Building represents an embryonic return to contextualism in its response to the materials and color contrasts of Mihran Mesrobian?s Dupont Circle Building of 1931, which occupies the adjacent wedge to the west.
Code:? 169038
Member Price:? $5.40
Price: ?$6.00

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Mug Brutalism Metro

Katherine Till — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 23:38:20 +0000

?Brutalism – Metro Mug
Amid the Cold War, urban renewal efforts ushered in a ?Brutalist? phenomenon that reshaped the nation?s capital in the mid-20th century.? Many high-profile public buildings were designed and constructed with exposed structural elements and building materials, including concrete, brick, steel, and glass.? They were viewed as cost-effective and efficient, but many haven?t aged well, and public reaction continues to debate their architectural significance.? This ceramic mug features an image of the Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro Station by architectural photographer Ty Cole.
Code:?169039
Member Price: $13.50?
Price: ?$15.00

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Mug Brutalism Hirshhorn

Katherine Till — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 23:38:19 +0000

Brutalism – Hirshhorn Museum Mug
Amid the Cold War, urban renewal efforts ushered in a ?Brutalist? phenomenon that reshaped the nation?s capital in the mid-20th century.? Many high-profile public buildings were designed and constructed with exposed structural elements and building materials, including concrete, brick, steel, and glass.? They were viewed as cost-effective and efficient, but many haven?t aged well, and public reaction continues to debate their architectural significance.? This ceramic mug features an image of the Hirshhorn Museum by architectural photographer Ty Cole.
The Hirshhorn is a leading voice for contemporary art and culture and provides a global platform for the art and artists of our time. Located in the heart of Washington, DC, on the National Mall.
Code:? 169035
Member Price:? $13.50?
Price: ?$15.00

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Magnet Brutalism Hirshhorn

Katherine Till — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 23:38:19 +0000

Brutalism Magnet – Hirshhorn Museum
Amid the Cold War, urban renewal efforts ushered in a ?Brutalist? phenomenon that reshaped the nation?s capital in the mid-20th century.? Many high-profile public buildings were designed and constructed with exposed structural elements and building materials, including concrete, brick, steel, and glass.? They were viewed as cost-effective and efficient, but many haven?t aged well, and public reaction continues to debate their architectural significance.? This magnet, measuring 2 ? x 3 ? inches features an image of the Hirshhorn Museum by architectural photographer Ty Cole.
The Hirshhorn is a leading voice for contemporary art and culture and provides a global platform for the art and artists of our time. Located in the heart of Washington, DC, on the National Mall.
Code:? 169036
Member Price:? $5.40
Price: ?$6.00

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NBM Columns Button Mirror Doric

Katherine Till — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 23:38:18 +0000

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Architectural Elements Compact Mirror
The National Building Museum is one of the architectural wonders of Washington, D.C.? Some of the most recognized elements of architecture are arches and columns.? Three of the most well-known Order of Architectural Columns present in the National Building Museum are Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian.? The compact mirror features one of the three columns in gold on white and measures 3 inches in diameter.
(L to R:? Corinthian, Doric, Ionic)
Code: 168008 ? Doric
Member Price:? $5.40

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NBM Columns Button Mirror Corinthian

Katherine Till — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 23:38:18 +0000

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NBM Corinthian Bkmrk Classic

Katherine Till — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 23:38:17 +0000

Architectural Elements Bookmark
The National Building Museum is one of the architectural wonders of Washington, D.C.? Some of the most recognized elements of architecture are arches and columns.? Three of the most well-known Order of Architectural Columns present in the National Building Museum are Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian.? Each bookmark features one of the three columns printed in gold on white recycled leather.? Each bookmark measures 8.5 x 1.75 inches.
(L to R:? Corinthian, Doric, Ionic)
Code:? 167999 ? Corinthian / 168000 ? Doric / 167998 ? Ionic
Member Price:? $5.40
Price: ?$6.00

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NBM Doric Bkmrk Classic

Katherine Till — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 23:38:17 +0000

?Architectural Elements Bookmark
The National Building Museum is one of the architectural wonders of Washington, D.C.? Some of the most recognized elements of architecture are arches and columns.? Three of the most well-known Order of Architectural Columns present in the National Building Museum are Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian.? Each bookmark features one of the three columns printed in gold on white recycled leather.? Each bookmark measures 8.5 x 1.75 inches.
(L to R:? Corinthian, Doric, Ionic)
Code:? 167999 ? Corinthian / 168000 ? Doric / 167998 ? Ionic
Member Price:? $5.40
Price: ?$6.00

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