In London, neglected brutalist behemoths are being rebooted and given new life. The wave of savvy renovations is being led by a flock of eagle-eyed developers who wish to save – and capitalise on – the towers’ dramatic shapes. In London we counted contemporary renovations of Centre Point and the Economist Building as part of the movement. Can’t get enough of brutalism? Neither can we. Read this report of new developments at London’s Balfron Tower or visit Brussels where a brutal behemoth is being converted into a co-working space.

Centre Point, 1963-1966, by Richard Seifert & Partners, has been acquired by developer Almacantar which enlisted Conran and Partners to renovate the building. Photography: Luke Hayes