Since Brutalism eschews ornamentation, texture becomes a critical design element. Rough concrete surfaces, brushed metals, and unfinished wood add depth and visual interest.

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

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.

These priorities are demonstrated through Brutalism's reliance on exposed concrete, modularity, and minimal ornamentation. The unadorned materiality promoted an expression of honesty and ...

which is made out of concrete. (Rhode Island PBS) What’s true is that UMass Dartmouth is one of America’s largest and most unified expressions of Brutalism, the controversial style that takes ...

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 ...

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The aesthetic is associated with boxy, concrete monoliths. But fans say it can also be expressive and forceful. Local examples of brutalism abound, from Journal Square in Jersey City to the former ...

With ten Oscar nominations, The Brutalist has reignited the debate over the legacy of brutalism. The polarising architectural style was shaped by post-war hopes for a better future. But it was also, ...