Brutalist Architecture: The Hidden Concrete Giants Around Us

Born in the 1950s, Brutalist architecture was a shift from 1930s modernism, favoring raw materials like concrete. Originating from "béton brut" or raw concrete, it showcases the material's natural texture and form. Druzhba Holiday Centre by Igor Vasilevsky - Yalta, Ukraine The Birth of Brutalism Learn more

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[{"selector":"#anim-5b2c72c9-e46c-4785-906a-36d1eefbccc2","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-79013b0b-8ef5-496e-9073-428600705f56","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-99.30435%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Brutalism has been pioneered by Le Corbusier with the Unité d'Habitation , and further developed by British architects Alison and Peter Smithson. Iconic examples include the Barbican Estate and Boston City Hall . Brutalist Figures and Examples Unité d’Habitation by Le Corbusier - Marseille, France Learn more

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[{"selector":"#anim-9dc821a2-46b7-4e51-9cdf-192a257e1041","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-03939d09-d31e-4e6e-978e-464fd4108173","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-100%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Brutalism is experiencing a resurgence, appreciated for its bold, sculptural aesthetics. Architects like David Adjaye innovate within the Brutalist tradition, merging its distinct aesthetic with new materials and technology, ensuring Brutalism's relevance and appeal in the contemporary world. Brutalism Legacy Breuer Building by Marcel Breuer - New York City, USA Learn more

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