They’re all prime examples of brutalism. Raw concrete, or béton brut in French, is the etymological origin of the term. As one might guess, the buildings of this style were typically ...

A Modernist subgenre popular in the United States especially in the 1960s and ’70s, Brutalism is typically defined by poured concrete, blockiness and a minimalist ethos, emphasizing functionality.

The United States' Brutalism emerged during a time of sweeping transformation and unprecedented economic growth. The rapid expansion of metropolitan centers and the ambitions of federal programs ...

Few architectural styles provoke as much debate as Brutalism. Once seen as stark and imposing, its unapologetic use of raw concrete and geometric forms is now experiencing a renaissance.

But fans say it can also be expressive and forceful. Local examples of brutalism abound, from Journal Square in Jersey City to the former Whitney Museum in Manhattan and college buildings in ...

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. Hollywood loves ...

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.

Le Corbusier's Cité Radieuse is supported by massive concrete pilingsImage: MERCIER Serge/picture alliance Brutalism continues to influence international architecture, with contemporary ...

Brutalism is a polarizing design style that emerged in the 1950s post-war reconstruction of Europe. It is recognizable for its exposed, unembellished concrete, and giant, bold geometric forms.