Civil Engineer Moment

Construction Concrete Architecture Brutalism Brick Obsession Family German

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Civil Engineer Moment

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When your passion for traditional construction materials goes WAY beyond hobby status! This person's brother has turned brick vs. concrete into the ultimate architectural hill to die on. The progression from German construction fascination to concrete-block-smashing vigilante is the most intense materials science journey ever documented. That breakdown in London over brutalist architecture? Pure engineering emotions in their rawest form!

The family dinner table has transformed from political debates to heated discussions about building materials—which honestly might be more productive than politics anyway! Next Thanksgiving, just bring some vintage clay bricks as a peace offering.

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