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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The hidden Le Corbusier connection in Peter Doig’s landmark paintingBy Elly Parsons Last updated
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Brutalist book club: colossal compendiums of concrete architectureBy Jonathan Bell Last updated
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Paulo Mendes da Rocha’s São Paulo house for art dealer Eduardo LemePaulo 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 mosqueSculptural 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 hotelMarcel 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 barsWe 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 edibleBrutalisten is a new Stockholm restaurant with a menu inspired by the bold simplicity of Brutalism
By Mary Cleary Last updated
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London's brutalist Thamesmead estate is on the brink of renewalAhead of Peabody's significant regeneration of south east London's Thamesmead area, take an architectural and photographic tour of its past
By Elly Parsons Last updated
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Brutal beauty: Mexico’s leading creative couple cement their passion for concreteBy Emma O'Kelly Last updated
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Building muscle: London architecture walks and runsTry 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 PhippsBy Ellie Stathaki Last updated
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Grand designs: Block9's gargantuan builds take GlastonburyBy 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 MICABy Harriet Thorpe Last updated
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Beautiful brutalism: Barbican’s Blake Tower debuts its first show apartmentConran & 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 unveiledBy Ellie Stathaki Last updated
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Brutalist icon Preston Bus Station gets facelift by John Puttick AssociatesBy Ellie Stathaki Last updated
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Raw Concrete: Barnabas Calder explores the beauty of BrutalismBy Jonathan Bell Last updated
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In memoriam: Michael McKinnell (1935 – 2020)Co-designer of the famous Brutalist landmark, Boston City Hall, and co-founder of Kallmann McKinnell & Wood Michael McKinnell, has died aged 84 in Rockport, Massachussetts
By Jonathan Bell Last updated
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Revisiting the concrete architecture of Belgian icon Juliaan LampensOnce the lonely passion of a few devotees, the concrete architecture of Belgian architect Juliaan Lampens is a revelation; just don't call him a brutalist
By Ellie Stathaki Last updated
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Architectural map of Montreal unfolds Canadian concrete featsBlue Crow Media continues its celebration of concrete architecture worldwide with its latest photographic map, Concrete Montreal Map / Carte Montréal Béton
By Luke Halls Last updated
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Brutalist icon Boston City Hall celebrates 50th anniversaryBy Ellie Stathaki Last updated
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Brutal utopias: the National Trust launches a new tour seriesThe National Trust launches a new tour series
By Clare Dowdy Last updated
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Tate Britain celebrates the short but seismic age of New BrutalismBy Nick Compton Last updated
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Double bill: Patel Taylor complete two new projects for Essex UniversityBy Ellie Stathaki Last updated
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Corking: Miguel Bento creates Portuguese pavilion installation at Somerset HouseBy Sam Rogers Last updated
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Photographer Leandro Farina casts a rare, cinematic light on Balfron TowerWe sit down (from afar) with the London-based photographer to get his take on the past life of a Brutalist icon on the cusp of transformation
By Harriet Lloyd-Smith Last updated
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Looking ahead: SODA Studio conjures classy offices in a Brutalist London blockAs we all look forward to getting back out to our offices after staying home – Landsec's flexible office brand MYO has launched a workspace by London-based architecture studio SODA in the Brutalist glass volume of 123 Victoria Street, a 1970s building by Elsom, Pack & Roberts in the UK capital
By Clare Dowdy Last updated


