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Paul Rudolph’s Walker Guest House was built in 1953 on the beaches of Sanibel, Florida. Modular and demountable, it has ...
If you move in architecture circles, chances are you’ve heard the term ‘eco-brutalism’ floating around. It refers to an emerging movement that incorporates the tenets of brutalism – exposed materials, ...
Brutalism emerged in the UK during the 1950s as part of post-war reconstruction. With Britain left in ruins and limited funds for rebuilding, architecture prioritised functionality and ...
How these menacing towers of raw concrete that just a few short years ago were considered the ugliest buildings in the world ...
The library is a sweet place to visit, but my goodness, the architecture, writes columnist Kevin Courtney.
Brutalism, the next liberal order of the 21st century, has already ensured that democratic institutions bow to marketing principles. Om Prakash Dwivedi is a literary critic and columnist.
His contempt for brutalism isn’t surprising, given that it is mostly associated with 1960s-era government and university buildings, hotbeds of resistance to the MAGA program.
Brutalism’s renewed cachet is reflected in two current museum exhibitions and even an award-winning movie, The Brutalist. I recently ruined my afternoon by seeing the latter, a very, very long (three ...
Some are fascinated by Brutalism's simple geometric shapes and raw, exposed concrete — while others can't stand it. What makes this architectural style so divisive?
Brutalism is a polarising design style that emerged in the 1950s post-war reconstruction of Europe. It is recognisable for its exposed, unembellished concrete, and giant, bold geometric forms.
The film has drawn scorn from design experts, who accuse it of glaring errors, and question whether its main character is even a Brutalist architect.