Brutalism has a bad name. That may be, in part, because it is a bad name. This polarizing architectural style of the 1950s and '60s is the subject of the the film "The Brutalist," nominated for 10 ...

One of 2024's most praised movies, and now a contender for 10 Oscar nominations, wasn't shot or even set in Fall River — but it has an interesting connection to our area that you may see everyday.

Created between the 1950s and 1970s, brutalist buildings are defined by its use of exposed concrete and a minimalist design. Many people hate brutalism, though architects have an appreciation for it.

Cables Wynd House and Linksview House in Leith were both built in the 1960s. Nicknamed the ‘Banana Flats’ for their curved shape, they were made famous by Irvine Welsh’s novel Trainspotting and ...

While it may sound off-putting or even a little scary, Brutalism is actually a distinctive type of architecture and a very interesting phenomenon. Brutalism was a controversial architectural movement ...

The Brutalist and the work of architecture. The Brutalist, if you couldn’t guess by the title, is a film about architecture. This is a genre with an unfortunate track record, whether as films or as ...

In Providence, a small number of its Brutalist Buildings are still standing. Brutalism, a style of architecture popularized in the 1950s and 60s, is fading in many parts of the country. In Providence, ...

After World War II, the Franco-Swiss architect who went by the name of Le Corbusier erected brazenly expressionistic buildings, including an 18-floor Marseilles housing project and a hilltop ...

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At first look, traditional brutalist architecture doesn't feel like an easy fit with plants and nature. But this paradoxical relationship is part of the appeal, hence the buzz around the term ...

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This story was updated to add more information. One of 2024's most praised movies, and now a contender for 10 Oscar nominations, wasn't shot or even set in Fall River — but it has an interesting ...