The past two weeks have seen an interesting mixture of comments on ArchDaily. Topics of conversation have ranged from Brutalist preservation to the future of living, and from neoliberal planning systems to restrictive copyright laws, raising insightful questions, interesting ideas and impressive arguments. Read on to find out what has been occupying our readers? minds these past two weeks.

Marcel Breuer's Central Library in Atlanta. Image via Docomomo

The past two weeks have seen an interesting mixture of comments on ArchDaily. Topics of conversation have ranged from Brutalist preservation to the future of living, and from neoliberal planning systems to restrictive copyright laws, raising insightful questions, interesting ideas and impressive arguments. Read on to find out what has been occupying our readers? minds these past two weeks.Brutalist Woes for Marcel Breuer
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The news that Marcel Breuer?s Central Library in Atlanta may soon face demolition upset many of our readers, as is often the case when a fine example of Brutalism is in trouble: Why would they demolish this" It's a fantastic building, and I'm sure that restoration of it would not cost anywhere near $275 million dollars. I doubt it would be replaced with anything as impactful and interesting, probably just some generic glass and steel yawn. - jessie6693 I had the opportunity to visit this building a few years ago. Even in somewhat shabby condition, this buildin...