Archinect - News2024-11-08T07:57:25-05:00https://archinect.com/news/article/150111873/brutalist-retreats-and-gaudi-lawsuits-october-2018-in-review
Brutalist Retreats and Gaudi Lawsuits: October 2018 in Review Shane Reiner-Roth2018-12-27T09:00:00-05:00>2024-03-15T01:45:58-04:00
<img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/5f/5f4164b5aa225ab348f1708b910978f9.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><em>Eclectic</em> is the word I would use to describe Archinect news in October: Bizarre lawsuits, advanced mapping algorithms and meticulous light displays were among the subjects of our most popular posts this month.</p>
<figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/70/702fc21225e1769150c56c7993266bbe.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&w=1028" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/70/702fc21225e1769150c56c7993266bbe.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&w=514"></a></p></figure><p><strong>↑</strong> <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150091637/gaudi-s-sagrada-familia-fined-41-million-for-lack-of-building-permit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gaudi's Sagrada Familia fined $41 million for lack of building permit</a><br></p>
<p>Arguably the most famous building currently under construction, La Sagrada Familia, found itself in hot water this October when it was determined that it did not have the proper building permits for its century-old site. The church's trustees conceded to paying $41 million in fees over a 10-year period, so that the city can fund public transportation, increase accessibility, and make other improvements to the surrounding area. </p>
<figure><figure><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/3c/3c10db6dfe490a4d7a701d6ee7c3b5c8.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&w=1028" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/3c/3c10db6dfe490a4d7a701d6ee7c3b5c8.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&w=514"></a></figure></figure><p><strong>↑</strong> <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150089672/muji-s-apartment-prototype-tackles-long-commutes-and-highly-dense-cities" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Muji's apartment prototype tackles long commutes and highly dense cities</a></p>
<p>Muji is a design company closely associated with small-scale minimalist objects, but in October the brand demonstrated their skills know no bounds. Equipped with an open communal space and kitchen, the Muji ...</p>