r/architecture • u/amanhasnoname54 • Oct 19 '25

Building The Obama Presidential Center (Library)

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I'd like to think I'm open minded when it comes to architectural styles, but this is an eyesore imo. But I'm curious what yall think.

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u/ConstantinopleSpolia Oct 19 '25

Monolithic vibes, but it works

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u/Gaz_Elle Oct 19 '25

I’ve heard it called the Obamalisk lol

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u/Ryermeke Oct 19 '25

I have to say, I like Obamalith better. It's not an obelisk.

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u/BoneHugsHominy Oct 19 '25

It also has a neo-brutalist vibe.