Brutalist architecture refers to a style of buildings that emerged in the mid-20th century. It is characterized by large, block-like structures made from raw concrete, often showcasing a utilitarian and harsh appearance. The phrase "brutalist" comes from the French word "brut," meaning raw or rough. Overall, it represents a bold, simplistic, and often controversial architectural approach.
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Cast in concrete it loses none of that simplicity and also becomes both statuesque and wonderfully reminiscent of the richness of cast concrete
on brutalist architecture.»
It is inspired by Italian
Brutalist architecture from the 1970s, interpreted the geometric design of Pyramids into hand carved wood with a glam gold steel base.
Otherwise the blank, cantilevered shapes pay wry homage to Marcel Breuer's
Brutalist architecture for the Whitney on Madison Avenue.
Yesterday Tate Modern will open the doors to their new extension, a temple to
Brutalist architecture with vast concrete galleries and sweeping staircases designed to transport the anticipated hordes of art - lovers on a globe - trotting journey through contemporary art.
Using nothing more than thousands of individually cut fragments of paper and card, Williams has translated this iconic example of what many describe
as brutalist architecture, into a delightful, colourful and ultimately celebratory object.
Typically strong on production design, Niccol fully indulges his love affair with midcentury modernism here, paying direct homage to Gattaca with a handsome array of vintage cars, classic suits and lovingly
shot brutalist architecture.
For example, Gassner designed harder -
looking Brutalist architecture (concrete blocks with sharp edges) and Spinners (flying police vehicles), as well as a seawall to prevent total flooding.
Despite its reputation for grey concrete and
unloved brutalist architecture, the cityscape has evolved significantly in recent years, with the addition of iconic buildings such as Selfridges department store, Beetham Tower and the stunning new Library of Birmingham.
And to share that passion, it has created playful illustrated paper cutout models of Brutalist buildings in London; modernist buildings in Warsaw; and a new series, Paris Brut,
featuring Brutalist architecture from the 1950s — 70s located in the city center and outlying banlieues.
«Brutal London by Zupagrafika is a playful journey through London's
post-war brutalist architecture that allows the readers to construct some of the most interesting and controversial concrete structures while learning about their place in the city's architectural history.
Yet many academics and other fans of
Brutalist architecture championed the rather austere nature of the building and it certainly opened to much fanfare in 1966, with a celebrity A-list attending the ribbon - cutting including board member Jacqueline Kennedy.
As a
fellow Brutalist architecture appreciator, Gavin's photographs of the ruins of Chandigarh, India — a city designed by Le Corbusier & Co — moved me.
Sean Bidder, Creative Director of The Vinyl Factory, says: «We are excited to be premiering these incredible, immersive installations at The Store 180 The Strand, a large scale off - site space across the river from Hayward Gallery, whose
similarly Brutalist architecture provides the basis for a unique experience that is truly immersive and radically different from a traditional gallery environment.»
However, it was also considered a shining example
of brutalist architecture, a structure that conveys both strength and functionality.
This important survey is published to accompany an exhibition at London's Hayward Gallery, in which Neto reimagines the gallery's concrete spaces and
brutalist architecture with a new site - specific commission and a number of new sculptural works.
With its concrete facade, it has been likened to a peacock or called «Fort Book» and has been praised or derided
as brutalist architecture.»
After posting our review of the wonderful «This Brutal World» book and collection
on Brutalist architecture, we thought of one of our favorite painters, NYC - based Daniel Rich.
A lot of
the Brutalist architecture in London became the key, really.
Queue Inception soundtrack, shots of
brutalist architecture, and blatantly obvious commentary on individuality in modern society and you've got yourself another Hunger Games.
An example of the design aesthetic that harks back to
Brutalist architecture and Le Corbusier, the Streetfighter is all yellow pecs and delts: the trellis framework, engine casings, and wheels are blacked out.
From residential mansions to hip restaurants,
Brutalist architecture has seen a massive...
Modern East: Build Your Own Modernist DDR is the latest offering from design studio Zupagrafika that celebrates socialist modernist and
brutalist architecture of the former East Germany and allows you to playfully reconstruct some of the most intriguing edifices erected between the early 1950s and late 1980s.
Poland - based studio Zupagrafika has a thing for modernist and
Brutalist architecture.
as far as art goes, i love ed ruscha's photographs, clyfford still, guy yanai, landon metz,
brutalist architecture and mid-century modern furniture... but the list is endless!
The metal works call to mind a number of influences including Russian Constructivism,
brutalist architecture, and more obscurely the weapons series by the Arte Povera artist, Pino Pascali.
Rugoff said he is already working closely with Höller on the exhibition, and that the artist is keen to utilise the structure of the Hayward gallery, having been a long - time lover of the building's
brutalist architecture.
The road movie leading from Switzerland to Mongolia tracks the use of monuments and
brutalist architecture on the way.
Instead of motifs from
brutalist architecture, Dannert's works feature detailed images of delicately veined plant leaves, assembling a vision of constructed nature.
Located within one of the finest examples of
Brutalist architecture, it has become known for its programme of groundbreaking contemporary exhibitions.
East London council estate designed by Alison and Peter Smithson is considered an important example of brutalist architecture
The London - based art director, graphic designer, lover of
Brutalist architecture, and author of the new Phaidon book This Brutal World chooses his favorite works on Artspace.
By extension of Modernist architectural history — specifically that of the eras of Russian Constructivist and
Brutalist architecture and their influence on American urbanism — Andrade conjures the legacy of the town square as a place of hybrid activity involving intellectual dialogue, contemplation, political ideology, commerce, protest, civic duty, celebration, violence and more.
The abstract works echo the industrial city's abundance of
brutalist architecture, suggesting aestheticized takes on labyrinthine housing projects, while the two canvases featuring Malcolm X, Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King Jr., and Marcus Garvey allude to his hometown's racial mix through reference to other times and places.
This month's acquisitions include a hoard of Soviet nonconformist art, a significant example of
brutalist architecture, and a Danish masterpiece
Whilst the new Library of Birmingham fills the city's thirst for knowledge, it also sees the demolition of the old building in 2015, considered an icon of
Brutalist architecture.
Incorporating both white walls and the surrounding ungainly, if eccentrically charming,
brutalist architecture, the show makes corporeal connections between the splattered canvas works by VanDyke, the hand - pushed ceramic totem by Brie Ruais, and Meisenberg's delicate abstractions and impressed body prints on canvas, among others.
Relating the paintings directly to his public works, the texts echo the words from Montgomery's Hammersmith Poem — unveiled in early 2017 as a monumental four panelled installation wrapping a glass atrium under the Hammersmith Town Hall — a paragon of
Brutalist architecture.
Paris Brut is a collection of illustrated paper models by Zupagrafika Studio, which portray
the Brutalist architecture of Paris from between the late 1950s and 1970s.
From residential mansions to hip restaurants,
Brutalist architecture has seen a massive resurgence in the past decade.
Brutalist architecture not only distinguishes itself through an expressive application of concrete but through a distinct social element; brutalist architecture stands for social housing, municipal educational establishments, cultural centers, and universities.