Brutalism
Architectural style characterized by massive concrete forms, bold geometric shapes, and emphasis on structural honesty and materiality.
Brutalism emerged in the mid-20th century as a response to modernism, prioritizing raw materials, functional design, and sculptural form. The style's monolithic concrete structures and dramatic spatial compositions continue to influence contemporary architecture and design practice.The community explores brutalist principles through residential and institutional projects, examining how concrete masses and geometric forms respond to landscape and cultural context. Members document both historical brutalist buildings and contemporary designs that reinterpret the movement's core aesthetic and philosophical approaches.
