One of the remarkable things about the Assad regime is the veneer of tasteful normalcy that surrounds his family's public image, from a glowing Vogue feature on Asma al-Assad to their boring Instagram presence. That aura extends to the presidential palace, which was built by Kenzō Tange--the Pritzker Prize-winning architect who designed some of Japan's most recognizable buildings. Who knew evil could look so banal?
One of the remarkable things about the Assad regime is the veneer of tasteful normalcy that surrounds his family's public image, from a glowing Vogue feature on Asma al-Assad to their boring Instagram presence. That aura extends to the presidential palace, which was built by Kenzō Tange--the Pritzker Prize-winning architect who designed some of Japan's most recognizable buildings. Who knew evil could look so banal?
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