Googie Architecture

[ShiroKuro]

I had never heard the term Googie (apparently pronounced with two hard Gs) but of course we all recognize it immediately. This article has great photos. I never liked that Arby’s sign, but a lot of the other examples do have the “Jetsons” cool look.

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[Axtremus]

Seeing the term "Googie" for the first time.
Whatever it is, I have always thought it's just a phase that a civilization will get over quickly.

[RealPlayer]

As mentioned, really developed for the driving public.

[Steve Miller]

Done well, it’s one of favorite styles!

[AdagioM]

I didn’t know it had a name, but it’s instantly recognizable. I like it.

We had one remaining McDonald’s that looked like that. Then it was empty but still on site next to a modern one. And now it’s gone. Buh-bye, Googie Mickey D…

[RealPlayer]

Places like McD and Taco Bell are really toning it down, at least in urban areas. Saw a Taco Bell the other day that looked like a gray box.

[ShiroKuro]

@RealPlayer said in Googie Architecture:

a gray box.

All new architecture looks like a gray box. It's awful.

[dolmansaxlil]

The grey box is terrible.