Gerhard Kallmann, 97, New Brutalist Architect Of Boston City Hall

“In February, on the 50th anniversary of the building’s competition, Mr. Kallmann responded to its many critics. ‘It had to be awesome, not just pleasant and slick,’ he told The Boston Globe. Great buildings, he said, should ‘remind you of ancient memories, history.’

“‘It’s not a department store. It’s not an office building. Come on.'”