Corbet described The Brutalist as "a film which celebrates the triumphs of the most daring and accomplished visionaries; our ancestors", and the project which is so far the closest to his heart and …

Jan 9, 2026 · Over time, the Smithsons and other architects began to emulate what they saw as the strength of Le Corbusier’s designs: powerful visual images. Their work took on massive, concrete …

Known for its use of functionally reinforced concrete and steel, modular elements, and utilitarian feel, Brutalist architecture was primarily used for institutional public buildings.

Apr 24, 2025 · The Brutalist style emerged from Le Corbusier ‘s designs of the early 1950s and those of Kiyonori Kikutake and Alison Smithson. Attaining global popularity, the style is associated with public …

Jul 12, 2023 · Brutalist architecture is a style of building design developed in the 1950s in the United Kingdom following World War II.

Feb 20, 2025 · Film and television have historically embraced Brutalist architecture, particularly when it comes to evoking dystopian atmospheres. Prime examples include A Clockwork Orange and Blade …

The Brutalist design approach began to decline in the early 1980s amid widespread criticism for often monumental scales and an association with large-scale public housing projects and their related …

Nov 7, 2025 · Once tied to utopian state projects and public housing, Brutalist architecture has become a touchstone of modern culture. Learn how its meaning shifted, and why its forms continue to resonate.

Aug 19, 2024 · Brutalist architecture is defined by minimalist construction often using concrete. The aesthetic relies on simple geometric forms that are practical and efficient, which were needed for …

Sep 20, 2024 · A polarizing style that appears aesthetically crude and is what you'd expect from a government building, university library, parking garage, or high-rise housing, Brutalist buildings are …