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Even longer if speed dating doesn’t count. I should change this, but it took over a month to actually have a real person match and talk with me on Bumble

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Mr. Brutalism @jmings.bsky.social · 3h

I really need to go on a date soon. At this point it has been over a year

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Mr. Brutalism @jmings.bsky.social · 13h

I think we should start by erasing most everything from that 1957 code

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Mr. Brutalism @jmings.bsky.social · 23h

I am not your typical architect. I listen to death metal. I believe in making the world a better place. I am authentic and talk about my mental health stuff openly. I say Hell Yeah a lot. And some people hate me for it. GOOD

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kate wehwalt @katewagner.wehwalt.net · 01/10/2026

all buildings are kind of brutalist when it rains

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Mr. Brutalism @jmings.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Google and Morningstar? We are never going to be able to see that atrium again

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Mr. Brutalism @jmings.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

My only likes I’ve received on Bumble have all been bots/fake accounts.

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Mr. Brutalism @jmings.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I may not be a VC AI darling but at least I turn a profit

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Mr. Brutalism @jmings.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Photo shoot day (these are from my phone) Will Quam (Brick of Chicago) is doing the professional ones.

Outdoor roof deck kitchen with large glass movable partition and canopy

New front stair and canopy, meant to look like it has always been there

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Mr. Brutalism @jmings.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Just passed by the Holiday Club being torn down and shed a tear

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Mr. Brutalism @jmings.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The internet is simultaneously the best and worst invention ever

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Mr. Brutalism @jmings.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I've been learning that running a small architecture firm is not compatible with stability if you aren't already rich.

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Mr. Brutalism @jmings.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Sweet I can see the Bengals game this week

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Mr. Brutalism @jmings.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

For shits and giggles, AIA National should do an ABI reading that excludes firms with data center billings. Bet that will tell a story people dont want to see, but has been the reality for 4 years.

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Mr. Brutalism @jmings.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Both my brain and body are trying to destroy me

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Mr. Brutalism @jmings.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Here's something I haven't really said: this last year has been the hardest of my life. It beat me down so much, and I'd like to forget it, even with some of the cool stuff that's happened. Anyway, 44 can't be much worse if it chooses to beat me down too.

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Mr. Brutalism @jmings.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I’m an employer. I couldn't care less if you bring an iced coffee to an interview

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Mr. Brutalism @jmings.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

A Cubs/White Sox World Series would have this city popping off

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Mr. Brutalism @jmings.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Taking a day off since I couldn't yesterday, and feeling guilty about it. Architecture really messes you up. Would love to be able to relax more.

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Mr. Brutalism @jmings.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Last post forgot to say BRICK BRUTAL BB

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Mr. Brutalism @jmings.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

@aggregate-studio.com is delighted to announce that our entry, A New Chicago Common, took third in @cnuchicago.bsky.social inaugural single stair design competition! For more info and a closer look see below and our website (link below).

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Mr. Brutalism @jmings.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

It's my birthday post Brutalism

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Mr. Brutalism @jmings.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Feeling awful the day before my birthday where not only is it my birthday but the firm is getting something cool too? WHAT THE HELL

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Mr. Brutalism @jmings.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Hey remember all the things that caused the Great Recession? Let’s do that with something else

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Mr. Brutalism @jmings.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

This is why I refuse to cross Ida B Wells at Clark. It’s extremely dangerous and drivers don’t give a damn about pedestrians. I should not have a preferred walking route to work that is based on taking an intersection across Ida B Wells where I’m least likely to be hit.

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Mr. Brutalism @jmings.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Carson Hocevar wouldn’t have punched Ryan Blaney if Blaney shaved that dumb mustache off

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ArtButMakeItSports @artbutmakeitsports.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Crucible (rotated), by Louis Silverstein, 1987, 📸 by Tim Warner

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Mr. Brutalism @jmings.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

And with that the collective fall mood of Chicago took a nose dive

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Mr. Brutalism @jmings.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

4th and 43 describes both that play and Aaron’s career

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Mr. Brutalism @jmings.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I too will throw down for EDS but yeah this has always been the ironic part

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Mr. Brutalism @jmings.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

RETVRN I have glass block in something that drops soon.

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Mr. Brutalism @jmings.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

What are the odds that someone will say “Hey that’s Mr Brutalism” like they did when I went to see The Brutalist (what a horrible movie that lied about its title)

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Mr. Brutalism @jmings.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Before you all ask, yes I have tickets to see The History of Concrete at @musicboxtheatre.bsky.social

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Mr. Brutalism @jmings.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Carson Hocevar don’t care. Carson Hocevar doesn’t give a shit

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The Congress for the New Urbanism - Chicago @cnuchicago.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Join us at @uofchicago.bsky.social this coming Thursday and be among the first to see the winning #singlestair designs! Get your free tix here: www.eventbrite.com/e/award-cere...