In the course of our daily reporting, we often uncover unusual projects, places, or connections that don't make the final cut. Instead of keeping it to ourselves, we're pleased to share our weeky architrivia.

Ernő Goldfinger's Trellick Tower in London, image by Flickr user Jonathan Brown via Creative Commons

CNN recently made the case for preserving Brutalist buildings, and the style has been an ongoing topic of conversation here at SkyriseCities. Of course, no discussion about Brutalism is complete without acknowledging its broad cultural influence. That's right, we're talking about architect Ernő Goldfinger, eponymous inspiration for one of the best known Bond villains. Apparently Ian Fleming — the author of the James Bond book series — did not share CNN's appreciation for Brutalism, and so he took inspiration from the movement when naming Auric Goldfinger, a man you might recognize from his iconic laser showdown with Bond.

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