Karl Munkelwitz
@karlmunkelwitz.bsky.social
Architecture / Urbanism. Lives in Philly.
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MET Breuer (formerly Whitney Museum of American Art) in New York City by Marcel Breuer (1966) r/brutalism
January 20, 2026 at 10:28 PM
MET Breuer (formerly Whitney Museum of American Art) in New York City by Marcel Breuer (1966) r/brutalism
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Two days ago it was Elissa Slotkin. Last week it was Jerome Powell. Before that, Mark Kelly. Weaponizing the justice system against your opponents is an authoritarian tactic.
The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her.
The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her.
Breaking news: The Justice Department has issued subpoenas for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey as part of an investigation alleging that they are impeding federal law enforcement officers’ abilities to do their jobs in the state.
Justice Dept. launches criminal investigation of Minnesota governor
The Justice Department has issued subpoenas for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey as part of an investigation into impeding law enforcement.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Two days ago it was Elissa Slotkin. Last week it was Jerome Powell. Before that, Mark Kelly. Weaponizing the justice system against your opponents is an authoritarian tactic.
The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her.
The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her.
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I often get asked why markets aren’t more freaked out by Trumpism. Here are a few theories, including: are you sure they *aren’t*?
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
Trump Says We Have the “Hottest” Economy. Markets Tell a Different Story.
The U.S. economy entered 2025 as the “envy of the world.” It exited well behind its peers.
open.substack.com
January 4, 2026 at 2:12 PM
I often get asked why markets aren’t more freaked out by Trumpism. Here are a few theories, including: are you sure they *aren’t*?
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
As they should…
Developers of five offshore wind farms that were ordered last week by the Trump administration to halt construction are suing to restart work on at least three of the projects.
Offshore Wind Projects Challenge Trump Administration’s Order to Stop Work
The developers of Revolution Wind off Rhode Island and Empire Wind off New York are the latest to sue the Trump administration.
nyti.ms
January 3, 2026 at 4:03 AM
As they should…
December 30, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Another unlawful taking
The Trump administration said it would pause leases for five wind farms under construction off the East Coast, citing unspecified security risks.
Trump Halts Five Wind Farms Off the East Coast
The Interior Department said the projects posed national security risks, without providing details. The decision imperils billions of dollars of investments.
nyti.ms
December 22, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Another unlawful taking
Frank Gehry | Spiller House
Venice, CA (1978-80)
Venice, CA (1978-80)
December 6, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Frank Gehry | Spiller House
Venice, CA (1978-80)
Venice, CA (1978-80)
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Realtors know that, in many parts of the country, if you educate people about climate risk, the housing market will collapse.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/c...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/c...
Zillow Removes Climate Risk Scores From Home Listings
www.nytimes.com
November 30, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Realtors know that, in many parts of the country, if you educate people about climate risk, the housing market will collapse.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/c...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/c...
Marcel Breuer - Saint John’s Abbey
November 25, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Marcel Breuer - Saint John’s Abbey
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Banco de Londres y América del Sud - 1959 (now Banco Hipotecario) r/brutalism
November 6, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Banco de Londres y América del Sud - 1959 (now Banco Hipotecario) r/brutalism
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Your cat when you're choking to death in your apartment
November 6, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Your cat when you're choking to death in your apartment
Peak Brutalism
October 25, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Peak Brutalism
A Pile of Rubble: After 249 Years, the United States of America Is Gone
A Pile of Rubble: After 123 Years, the East Wing Is Gone
www.nytimes.com
October 24, 2025 at 2:05 AM
A Pile of Rubble: After 249 Years, the United States of America Is Gone
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Posted other pics before, it’s true, but this is one of the great doors of our world. Central elementary school in Riverside, 1897
October 21, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Posted other pics before, it’s true, but this is one of the great doors of our world. Central elementary school in Riverside, 1897
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Delft University of Technology lecture hall, 1966 Netherlands r/brutalism
October 17, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Delft University of Technology lecture hall, 1966 Netherlands r/brutalism
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MIT became the first university to reject the Trump administration’s compact of demands, after its president Sally Kornbluth said the school already “meet or exceed many standards outlined” by the federal government.
MIT becomes first school to reject proposed ‘compact’ with Trump administration - The Boston Globe
MIT president Sally Kornbluth said the university’s practices already “meet or exceed” the federal government’s list of demands.
trib.al
October 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
MIT became the first university to reject the Trump administration’s compact of demands, after its president Sally Kornbluth said the school already “meet or exceed many standards outlined” by the federal government.
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Kelly Drive in Fairmount Park has been engineered to remove most pedestrian crossings and amenities, to speed up traffic.
A thread with 8 examples of things that have been lost, with historical images. South to north.
1. A staircase from the river trail to the Girard Ave Bridge, and Brewerytown:
A thread with 8 examples of things that have been lost, with historical images. South to north.
1. A staircase from the river trail to the Girard Ave Bridge, and Brewerytown:
October 6, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Kelly Drive in Fairmount Park has been engineered to remove most pedestrian crossings and amenities, to speed up traffic.
A thread with 8 examples of things that have been lost, with historical images. South to north.
1. A staircase from the river trail to the Girard Ave Bridge, and Brewerytown:
A thread with 8 examples of things that have been lost, with historical images. South to north.
1. A staircase from the river trail to the Girard Ave Bridge, and Brewerytown:
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Lytton Close, Hampstead Garden Suburb, Barnet
1935
G.G. Winbourne
www.modernism-in-metroland.co.uk/lytton-close...
1935
G.G. Winbourne
www.modernism-in-metroland.co.uk/lytton-close...
October 6, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Lytton Close, Hampstead Garden Suburb, Barnet
1935
G.G. Winbourne
www.modernism-in-metroland.co.uk/lytton-close...
1935
G.G. Winbourne
www.modernism-in-metroland.co.uk/lytton-close...
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DL1310 Building in Ciudad de México, Mexico by Young & Ayata + Michan Architecture r/brutalism
September 25, 2025 at 10:28 PM
DL1310 Building in Ciudad de México, Mexico by Young & Ayata + Michan Architecture r/brutalism
This photograph of Brasilia by Robert Polidori has been one of my favorites ever since it was published in the New Yorker over 25 years ago.
October 1, 2025 at 3:27 AM
This photograph of Brasilia by Robert Polidori has been one of my favorites ever since it was published in the New Yorker over 25 years ago.
September 24, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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Critics of renewables often point to land use as a reason not to invest in wind & solar. Land use IS a real issue for all energy assets incl renewables (unless on-site).
But what critics conveniently forget is the huge land impact of fossil fuels. Aerial view of fracking sites in Wickett, Texas. 👇
But what critics conveniently forget is the huge land impact of fossil fuels. Aerial view of fracking sites in Wickett, Texas. 👇
September 23, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Critics of renewables often point to land use as a reason not to invest in wind & solar. Land use IS a real issue for all energy assets incl renewables (unless on-site).
But what critics conveniently forget is the huge land impact of fossil fuels. Aerial view of fracking sites in Wickett, Texas. 👇
But what critics conveniently forget is the huge land impact of fossil fuels. Aerial view of fracking sites in Wickett, Texas. 👇