Jul 24, 2023 · Brutalist architecture, sometimes also acknowledged as “socialist architecture,” was born from the aspiration of creating an ideal society. Its pioneering architects believed that …

Mar 27, 2025 · Besides, the word “brutalism,” invented by Swedish architect Hans Asplund as “nybrutalism” and popularized by a British architectural critic Reyner Banham in 1955, has …

We take a closer look at the brutalist architects who defined the movement, examining how their designs not only shaped cities but also redefined the possibilities of concrete as a medium for …

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 …

Apr 27, 2023 · Architect: William Pereira. Geisel Library is an important part of the University of California, designed by renowned architect William Pereira in the late 60s. As part of the rise in …

Dec 13, 2016 · Although everyone since who hears the word “Brutalism” naturally thinks of an architecture designed to bully the observer into submission, Banham was actually inspired by …

In particular, two works by the Swiss-French architect, Le Corbusier—the Unite d’Habitation (Marseilles, 1946–52) and the Maisons Jaoul (Neuilly, 1954)—played major parts in …

Sep 20, 2024 · Coined by Swedish architect Hans Asplund as "nybrutalism" and popularized by British architectural critic Reyner Banham in 1955, the term "brutalism" is not a reference to the …

However, it was architectural historian Reyner Banham’s review in 1955 of Alison and Peter Smithson’s school at Hunstanton in Norfolk, with its uncompromising approach to the display …

Mar 15, 2020 · Who invented the word Brutalism? Hans Asplund. The word Brutalism in relation to architecture was first coined by a Swedish architect, Hans Asplund , to describe a square brick …

Brutalist Architecture – A raw, abstract cityscape rises from rugged terrain—built of concrete, brick, steel, and stone. Monolithic towers with exposed beams and rhythmic modular patterns …

3 days ago · As cities rebuilt after World War II, Brutalist architecture emerged in the 1950s. “It started first in the U.K., where post-war bombings left many areas in need of quick, affordable …

Mar 14, 2022 · Marcel Breuer was an American architect born in Hungary in 1902. He invented the “Wassily Chair” in 1925 – a tubular metal chair imitating the design of bicycle handlebars. …

The idea began in France with the architect, Le Corbusier. His use of the term 'raw concrete', 'béton brut' in French, was used in Britain by Alison Smithson and her husband, Peter to coin …

3 days ago · In the second half of the 20th century, “brutalism and the shall-we-call-it ‘marketplace modernism’…when it appeared in the East, was always about spectacle,” Zupagrafika …

Feb 25, 2025 · The Brutalist is now available on VOD László Tóth is the fictional titular architect of The Brutalist, seen here trying to convince the community of the merits of concrete The …

2 days ago · The Brutalist Chapel at MIT is more than just a place of worship; it stands as a monumental piece of architectural brilliance. Through its unique design, it challenges …

Mar 12, 2025 · The Brutalist (2024) unpacks themes of trauma, artistic resilience, and the lingering shadows of war, shaping László’s architectural vision. ... The ushering in of modern …

Mar 9, 2025 · David Sellers, a maverick architect who helped start a movement based on the radical idea that structures turned out better if they were built by the people who had designed …

Mar 2, 2025 · “The tailor at Zegna in New York—I wish I knew his name so I could tell you—but I think he was the most expert tailor I’ve ever encountered,” says Nivola.