Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Brutalist Architecture

Brutalist Architecture is a style that emerged in the 1950s and 1960s, characterized by its rough, raw, and monolithic forms made of raw concrete materials. It is a style that emphasizes function over form and is often inspired by functionalism, the Bauhaus movement, and Constructivism. Brutalist buildings often feature large, block-like shapes with minimal ornamentation and a focus on the materiality and texture of concrete. The style was popular in the design of government buildings, public housing, and cultural institutions and is often associated with a sense of rugged, industrial strength, and urbanity (Arch Eyes | Timeless Architecture).

This article lists 10 most iconic brutalist buildings.

What do people say about brutalist buildings? 'It frames nature against the harsh concrete' (Anonymous). Another said: 'It is a dark side to minimalism.'










The Salk Institute, Image from Internet.

If you have time, watch the movie 'The Brutalist' released in 2024. 

Source: Internet.

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