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New Aveiro Train Station / JLLA

New Aveiro Train Station / JLLA - More Images+ 8

AM House / Drucker Arquitetura

AM House / Drucker Arquitetura - More Images+ 31

São Roque Residence / Tacoa Arquitetos

São Roque Residence / Tacoa Arquitetos - More Images+ 7

From Psychopath Lairs to Superhero Mansions: How Cinema and Modernist Architecture Called A Truce

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Chemosphere, by John Lautner - the architect whose work has been most used (and abused) by Hollywood. Photo © Joshua White/JWPictures.com

This article comes courtesy of ArchDaily friend Charlotte Neilson, the author of the fascinating design blog Casting Architecture, which discusses architecture and production design. Charlotte is not only a dedicated cinephile but also an honours graduate of the University of Newcastle, Australia.

We all know that psychopaths prefer contemporary design. Hollywood has told us so for decades. The classic film connection between minimal interiors and emotional detachment (see: any Bond adversary) or modern buildings and subversive values is well documented - and regrettable. The modernist philosophy of getting to the essence of a building was intended to be liberating and enriching for the lives of occupants. Hardly fair then that these buildings are routinely portrayed with villainous associations. 

What the representation of Modernist architecture in film tells us about our society, after the break...

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Boaçava House / Una Arquitetos

Boaçava House / Una Arquitetos - More Images+ 16

Houses
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Sao Paulo, Brazil

Bicentennial Civic Center / Lucio Morini + GGMPU Arquitectos

Bicentennial Civic Center / Lucio Morini + GGMPU Arquitectos - More Images+ 31

Cultural Architecture
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Cordoba, Argentina
  • Architects: GGMPU Arquitectos, Lucio Morini
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  24 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2012

Infinity Tower / KPF

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Office buildings
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Sao Paulo, Brazil
  • Architects: KPF
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2012

Gero Restaurant / Isay Weinfeld

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Restaurant
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Architects: Isay Weinfeld
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  830 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2011

Kastanienbaum Twin Houses / Lussi + Halter

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Houses
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Kastanienbaum, Switzerland
  • Architects: Lussi + Halter
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  618 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2011

W305 Building / Isay Weinfeld

W305 Building / Isay Weinfeld - More Images+ 11

JZ House / Jacobsen Arquitetura

JZ House / Jacobsen Arquitetura - More Images+ 7

House in Sobral da Lagoa / Ricardo Bak Gordon

House in Sobral da Lagoa / Ricardo Bak Gordon - More Images+ 9

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Óbidos, Portugal
  • Architects: Ricardo Bak Gordon
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  234 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2008

Miguel Rio Branco Gallery / Arquitetos Associados

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Gallery
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Brazil
  • Architects: Arquitetos Associados
    : Arquitetos Associados / Alexandre Brasil, André Prado, Bruno Santa Cecília, Carlos Alberto Maciel, Paula Zasnicoff
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  1540 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2010

Pampulha Square / Arquitetos Associados

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Public Space
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Brazil
  • Architects: Arquitetos Associados
    : - Arquitetos Associados / Alexandre Brasil, André Luiz Prado, Bruno Santa Cecília, Carlos Alberto Maciel
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  19000 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2008

EG House / Play - Marcelo Alvarenga

EG House / Play - Marcelo Alvarenga - More Images+ 13

Houses
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Nova Lima, Brazil

285 Montevideo / Vazio S/A

285 Montevideo / Vazio S/A - More Images+ 35

Apartments
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Belo Horizonte, Brazil
  • Architects: Vazio S/A
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  480 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2008
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Gyotoku, Madepal, Marmoraria Triângulo, Portobello, Serralheria Paramirim, +1

Nestlé’s Chocolate Museum / Metro Arquitetos Associados

Nestlé’s Chocolate Museum / Metro Arquitetos Associados - More Images+ 8

Museum
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Sao Paulo, Brazil

Braga Municipal Stadium / Eduardo Souto de Moura

Braga Municipal Stadium / Eduardo Souto de Moura - More Images+ 7

Stadiums
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Portugal