under socialism all architecture will be drab, low-quality, and repetitive

    • SteveHasBunker [he/him]
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      4 years ago

      Concrete brutalist buildings have their own drawbacks.

      Honestly a lot of these buildings are ugly but I’ve also heard people say from a pure utilitarian standpoint, if they don’t cut corners or cheap out on materials too much they’re actually pretty good in the sense that they’re versatile, quick to build and generally comfortable to live in. If they actually put some thought into the aesthetics so they weren’t fucking eyesores I’d be fine with them.

      Also there’s the fact they always overcharge for them, despite all the money they save on construction. I guess having modern appliances and a balcony makes you a bougie fuck.