Mr. Brutalism

@jmings

Official account of Mr. Brutalism. Architect/Founder of @aggregate-studio.com. Views are my own, y’all should love Brutalism and never skip Leg Day. He/Him/His

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Mr. Brutalism@jmings· 12d

NYC: trash on the sidewalks, trash on the field

White Sox Yankees game on a cloudless sunny summer afternoon at Rate Field. View is from the outfield Miller Landing looking toward home plate

Mr. Brutalism@jmings· 21d

Brick Boi

Mr. Brutalism@jmings· 26d

Still there?

Mr. Brutalism@jmings· 27d

Such a shame that it is so hard to build the capital stack to save beauts like this right now. This would need money from all levels of gov, tax credits, or a deep pocketed philanthropist to get adaptively reused.

Mr. Brutalism@jmings· Jul 8

Walkable urbanism is having two projects in walking distance in the same neighborhood with a Dairy Queen in between.

Mr. Brutalism@jmings· Jun 29

Dang, Veras (combined with Enscape) enhances the hell out of renderings. @stephenjacobsmith.com I’m assuming this is a good first page website image?

Enhanced rendering of our flex flat concept

Mr. Brutalism@jmings· Jun 27

While I’m sick, I have a thought. Double-loaded corridor apartment buildings should be illegal, unless they include a kick ass atrium.

River City Atrium called River Road with skylights and apartments on each side

Mr. Brutalism@jmings· Jun 27

TREES

Looking up at the giant redwoods canopy at Muir Woods

Mr. Brutalism@jmings· Jun 24

Unrelated but….

Mr. Brutalism@jmings· Jun 24

Look at this majestic dude

Big ass lion with excellent paw work at the Lincoln Park Zoo

Mr. Brutalism@jmings· Jun 22

I mean I hate that Delilah song too, but to outright ban them?

Mr. Brutalism@jmings· Jun 22

This review got me

What I enjoyed sometimes they're closed is a great troll

Mr. Brutalism@jmings· Jun 21

Ok that is weird because it is showing up fine for me (and yeah we know of each other - we’ll never compete against each other so no issues)

Mr. Brutalism@jmings· Jun 20

The new White House renovation looks awesome

White House but covered in algae and peeling paint like the Reflecting Pool

Mr. Brutalism@jmings· Jun 16

It is going to be a good day.

Mr. Brutalism@jmings· Jun 15

Pondering orbs

Mr. Brutalism@jmings· Jun 8

When someone asks me if I like Frank Lloyd Wright

Mr. Brutalism@jmings· Jun 8

Louis is out there wondering who that man is

Mr. Brutalism@jmings· Jun 7

Yeah (invited because of involvement in AIA Chicago/Architecture community) - today is also the first day you were allowed to post, even though tons of people didn't listen

Mr. Brutalism@jmings· Jun 5

When your bro gets hurt so you vow to get revenge on the dude that hurt him, set to 80’s synth rock

Mr. Brutalism@jmings· Jun 5

See?

This baby can fit 11 Soldier Fields according to MWRD

Mr. Brutalism@jmings· May 28

Trads literally only want one thing and it's f*****g disgusting

Mr. Brutalism@jmings· May 25

Mr. Brutalism@jmings· May 24

The side eye given when someone tries to tear down a cool building

Close up of the famous shingle style brow dormer

Mr. Brutalism@jmings· May 19

I'm sorry.

Mr. Brutalism@jmings· May 19

Obaminated. I'm coming around on the stone, its got some warm undertones to it. Concrete inside is great too, but we’re not allowed to post those photos yet.

Mr. Brutalism@jmings· May 18

Big stair for sitting? No, big stair for

Mr. Brutalism@jmings· May 17

Tom Wiscombe looks like Ludwig von Koopa

Mr. Brutalism@jmings· May 17

I wrote something….

At Aggregate Studio, three things set us apart from other architecture firms: an engaged, collaborative, empathetic design process; principal-led accountability and delivery; and the lived experience that shapes our values - including founder Josh Mings' upbringing in Columbus, Indiana, and in Section 8 housing.
Growing up in Columbus, an unusual small Midwestern city that hosts projects by many architectural giants, Josh saw how architecture can respect the traditional Midwestern downtown while showing the community who it is and where it is going. This experience instilled a belief in creating dignified, community-centered architecture rooted in core values that became Aggregate's own: Purpose-Driven Impact, Dignified Design for All, Collaborative Process, Technical Rigor, and Forward-Looking Optimism. It's no coincidence that these values align with "The Columbus Way" - a process in which the community comes together collaboratively to solve problems and generate innovative ideas. Aggregate's empathetic and collaborative process is similar: bring together optimistic ideas grounded in reality, guided by us, to create high-impact projects.
Josh's experience in substandard affordable housing also shaped our commitment to dignified design for all. So often, affordable housing is othered, a signifier of less than rather than what it should provide: stability, safety, and a foundation for opportunity, not reinforcing inequity. Everyone deserves well-designed, long-lasting housing that is empathetic, dignified, and collaborative, allowing the foundation to turn housing into a home. We can create community-centered, dignified housing with optimism and do so within today's real-world contexts.
These experiences directly inform Aggregate Studio's process. We aggregate ideas, perspectives, and constraints in a principal-led/Design Partner manner to create cohesive, high-impact designs and solutions. Every project begins with listening: understanding the site, history, commu…

Mr. Brutalism@jmings· May 16

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