Brutalism
Brutalism is 1950s and '60s architectural style characterised by simple, block-like forms and raw concrete construction. Explore how brutalism impacts modern design.
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Brutalist architecture-inspired diamond rings pave the way in Paris
Paris-based jewellery brand Statement is inspired by the Art Deco period and Brutalist architecture for striking diamond cocktail rings
By Hannah Silver Last updated
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The imagined modernist world of 3D artist Alexis Christodoulou
By Jessica Klingelfuss Last updated
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Future perfect: a new era for Preston Bus Station
By Harriet Thorpe Last updated
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Inside Brian Housden’s masterpiece of British modernism
A meeting with De Stijl master Gerrit Rietveld inspired architect Brian Housden (1928-2014) to throw away the timid first drafts of his London home – and instead design one of Britain’s first brutalist dwellings. In November 2014, 78 South Hill Park achieved Grade II-listed status, the same week that the late architect passed away
By Edwin Heathcote Last updated
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London’s brutalist Balfron Tower opens two eclectically designed show apartments
Ab Rogers Design and Studio Egret West have combined restoration, creativity and collaboration to design the interiors of two show apartments in one of London’s most iconic residential towers
By Harriet Thorpe Last updated
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Hard matters: Concrete Concept tours the world of brutalism
By Sujata Burman Last updated
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Minimalist office pops up at London brutalist icon the Smithson Tower
ConForm Architects creates minimalist office at London’s Smithson Tower, uniting brutalist architecture, modernism and a comfortable, almost domestic working environment
By Ellie Stathaki Last updated
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Brutalist architecture meets midcentury interiors in this modern San Francisco home
Richard Beard Architects and The Wiseman Group refresh the brutalist architecture of a midcentury San Francisco home originally designed by Joseph Esherick and the 1960s
By Ellie Stathaki Last updated
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Brutalist cathedral in the UK opens to the public following renovation
By Ellie Stathaki Last updated
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Accidental heroes: a Mexican concrete master mix
By Benoit Loiseau Last updated
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Belgian Brutalist: Van Wassenhove House by Juliaan Lampens opens its doors
By Siska Lyssens Last updated
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The hidden Le Corbusier connection in Peter Doig’s landmark painting
By Elly Parsons Last updated
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Brutalist book club: colossal compendiums of concrete architecture
By Jonathan Bell Last updated
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Paulo Mendes da Rocha’s São Paulo house for art dealer Eduardo Leme
Paulo Mendes da Rocha has a fan in art dealer Eduardo Leme, who commissioned the Brazilian architect to design both his house and art gallery in São Paulo. Wallpaper* visited Casa Millán in 2006 (W*88), to find out how the brutal concrete residence, originally built by da Rocha in 1969 for another art dealer, was adapted for its new owner
By Emma O'Kelly Last updated
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Brutalism blossoms in Sydney with a new orthogonal concrete mosque
Sculptural concrete poetically channels space and light at Candalepas Associates’ new home for the Australian Islamic Mission. From the vaulted ceiling with funnel-shaped skylight, to the rounded wooden rings that gradual constrict towards an oculus, and the muqarnas that welcome in slim rays of sunlight, each architectural element breathes geometry and spirituality.
By Luke Halls Last updated
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Marcel Breuer’s icon of brutalist architecture in Connecticut is reimagined as a hotel
Marcel Breuer's Armstrong Rubber Building, aka the Pirelli Tire Building, is being transformed into a hotel by architect and developer Bruce Redman Becker
By Pei-Ru Keh Last updated
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Kam Bava breathes new life into the Barbican sunken bars
We visit the restoration and interiors refresh of the Barbican sunken bars by London architect Kam Bava
By Ellie Stathaki Last updated
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Artist Carsten Höller's new restaurant makes Brutalism edible
Brutalisten is a new Stockholm restaurant with a menu inspired by the bold simplicity of Brutalism
By Mary Cleary Last updated
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Brutal beauty: Mexico’s leading creative couple cement their passion for concrete
By Emma O'Kelly Last updated
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Concrete brutalism transforms Melbourne family home
The concrete brutalism of Colonnade House by Splinter Society makes for a warm, minimalist Australian home
By Ellie Stathaki Last updated
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Building muscle: London architecture walks and runs
Try these London architecture walks and runs for some physical and intellectual edification
By Simon Mills Last updated
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Concrete celebration: exploring brutalism through the lens of Simon Phipps
By Ellie Stathaki Last updated
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Grand designs: Block9's gargantuan builds take Glastonbury
By Sam Rogers Last updated
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Centre Point’s new public square and retail space on London’s New Oxford Street designed by MICA
By Harriet Thorpe Last updated
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Beautiful brutalism: Barbican’s Blake Tower debuts its first show apartment
Conran & Partners pair 'warm and soft' interiors with brutalist architecture in the Blake Tower's first show apartment
By Ali Morris Last updated
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Centre Point’s amenities by Conran and Partners unveiled
By Ellie Stathaki Last updated
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Brutalist icon Preston Bus Station gets facelift by John Puttick Associates
By Ellie Stathaki Last updated