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Brutalism's Raw Edifices Become Urban Communities

Delve into Brutalism's journey from stark concrete giants to urban community hubs. Explore the evolution of a divisive architectural style.

Emergence of a Design Style

Brutalism: Concrete Beginnings

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Le Corbusier, "Unité d'Habitation", Reinforced concrete, Marseille, France, 1952.
Le Corbusier, "Unité d'Habitation", Reinforced concrete, Marseille, France, 1952.

Peak of an Art Movement

The Peak of Stark Structures

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Kallmann, McKinnell, and Knowles, "Boston City Hall", Concrete, Boston, USA, 1968.
Kallmann, McKinnell, and Knowles, "Boston City Hall", Concrete, Boston, USA, 1968.

Evolution of an Art Legacy

Diverse Interpretations and Decline

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Ernő Goldfinger, "Trellick Tower", Reinforced concrete, London, UK, 1980.
Ernő Goldfinger, "Trellick Tower", Reinforced concrete, London, UK, 1980.

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Summary of Brutalist Architecture

Brutalism was a movement in modern architecture responsible for some of the most striking building designs of the twentieth century. But its achievements also proved shocking and controversial, partly because of its emphasis on the use of unfinished concrete for exterior surfaces. Brutalism emerged after the Second …

Brutalism

As high-rise buildings became associated with crime, social deprivation and urban decay, so Brutalism was increasingly reviled, and across the UK, many Brutalist buildings were demolished. Typical of this adverse reaction was the demolition in 2019 of the multi-storey car park in Welbeck Street, London W1. …

The Rise and Fall of Brutalist Architecture

Looking back to the 1950s and 60s many of the new public buildings that were commissioned in the UK were designed in the Brutalist style. The authorities had to rebuild a war-ravaged Britain quickly and to a restricted budget. They wanted a solution that looked modern and forward-thinking and that fitted with the …