Museum of London Faces Demolition Plans

Brady Corbet's film 'The Brutalist' features Adrien Brody as László Tóth, an Eastern European Jew who navigates post-war trauma as an architect and heroin addict. In Oldham, plans to redevelop the historic Riley's building into a mixed-use structure with 120 apartment units have been submitted, aiming to transform a long-vacant site. Meanwhile, the Museum of London, a notable brutalist building, faces demolition for new developments, prompting a public debate over preserving its unique architecture. The Colosseum in Rome and St Patrick’s Cathedral in Melbourne are highlighted for their historical significance and architectural beauty, with the former serving as a site of public execution and the latter as a revered place of worship. The Empire State Building's dark history includes numerous suicide attempts, contrasting its iconic status. These stories reflect the complex relationship between architectural heritage and modern urban development.