Brutalist architecture is an architectural style that emerged during the 1950s in the United Kingdom, among the reconstruction projects of the post-war era. [1][2][3][4][5] Brutalist buildings are characterised by minimalist constructions that showcase the bare building materials and structural elements over decorative design. [6][7] The style c...

2022年4月12日 · Imposing and geometric, Brutalist buildings have a distinct graphic quality that is part of what makes them so appealing today. But why is brutalism called brutalism, is it because of its “brutal” and rough appearance?

2016年8月5日 · Here are 10 of the world’s most iconic examples of the style. Photo courtesy of Anapuig via Creative Commons. The first in Le Corbusier’s series of “unité” buildings was built as post-WWII working-class housing, but instead it became home to Marseille’s intelligentsia, when its intended residents balked at the revolutionary design.

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 …

Brutalism is a post-World War II architectural style known for its use of raw concrete, structural clarity, and minimalist aesthetics. Emerging in the mid-20th century, it prioritized cost-effective construction and material honesty. Coined by historian Reyner Banham in 1955, the term was influenced by Le Corbusier’s béton brut and Jean Dubuffet’s art brut.

2024年1月29日 · What is Brutalist architecture? Brutalist architecture is a style of architecture that emerged in the 1950s and grew out of the modernist style. It is characterized by simple, block-like forms and the extensive use of exposed concrete as the primary building material.

2025年1月14日 · See a guide to Brutalist architecture, part of a movement that has repeatedly proven controversial and is the subject of the film 'The Brutalist.'

2025年2月3日 · Brutalism is one of the most polarizing architectural styles, often eliciting strong opinions from both lovers and detractors. Originating in the mid-20th century, this style is characterized by its raw concrete structures, geometric …

2023年4月27日 · The following 50 are the most iconic Brutalist Architecture examples that you can not miss; Geisel Library – California, USA. Architect: William Pereira. Geisel Library is an important part of the University of California, designed …

2025年1月21日 · Brutalism emerged in the mid-20th century, born from the urgent need to rebuild cities quickly and efficiently. Rooted in the principles of Modernism, the movement was defined by raw materials—most notably béton brut (raw concrete)—and a rejection …