Jon Van Zytveld

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Strength

In simplicity

An architectural style that emerged in the mid-20s is based in raw and unadorned use of concrete.

Named by the French term béton brut, or raw concrete, Brutalism became popular in the post-WWII era, when the need for affordable housing and public buildings led to the widespread use of concrete.

Celebrated by their use of concrete and geometric forms, Some architects associated to Brutalism include:

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Six most appreciated Brutalist buildings

Brutalism was also influenced by the work of the Bauhaus school, which emphasized functionalism and simplicity in design.

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Brutalism in Architecture express the essential qualities of a building’s materials and structure in an honest and direct way. Architectural style emerged in mid-20s, based in raw and unadorned use of concrete.

Named by the French term béton raw, or raw concrete, Brutalism became popular in the post-WWII era, when the need for affordable housing and public buildings led to widespread use of concrete.