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    Brutalism is an architectural style that emerged in the mid-20th century characterized by strong geometric forms, exposed concrete construction materials, and an emphasis on functionality over ornamentation. It gained popularity in the 1950s and 1960s and can now be found in institutional buildings around the world. Some key characteristics include large scale, muscular designs composed of reinforced concrete with blank wall surfaces and an expressed structural system. Notable Brutalist architects include Tadao Ando and Louis Kahn who experimented with geometries, circulation, light, and views in their designs. While the style declined in popularity, some Brutalist buildings from the period have since gained protected status.

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    Brutalism is an architectural style that emerged in the mid-20th century characterized by strong geometric forms, exposed concrete construction materials, and an emphasis on functionality over ornamentation. It gained popularity in the 1950s and 1960s and can now be found in institutional buildings around the world. Some key characteristics include large scale, muscular designs composed of reinforced concrete with blank wall surfaces and an expressed structural system. Notable Brutalist architects include Tadao Ando and Louis Kahn who experimented with geometries, circulation, light, and views in their designs. While the style declined in popularity, some Brutalist buildings from the period have since gained protected status.

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    Brutalism: Brut Art

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    Brutalism is an architectural style that emerged in the mid-20th century characterized by strong geometric forms, exposed concrete construction materials, and an emphasis on functionality over ornamentation. It gained popularity in the 1950s and 1960s and can now be found in institutional buildings around the world. Some key characteristics include large scale, muscular designs composed of reinforced concrete with blank wall surfaces and an expressed structural system. Notable Brutalist architects include Tadao Ando and Louis Kahn who experimented with geometries, circulation, light, and views in their designs. While the style declined in popularity, some Brutalist buildings from the period have since gained protected status.

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    BRUTALISM = BRUT ART

    INTRODUCTION
    The term originates from the use, by
    the pioneer modern architect and
    painter Le Corbusier, of ‘beton brut’ –
    raw concrete in French

    STRONG GEOMETRC LINES

    EXPOSED CONCRETE
    EVOLUTION

    It is an architectural style which emerged in the mid-20th century and gained


    popularity in the late 1950s and 1960s. Though beginning in Europe, Brutalist
    architecture can now be found around the world. The style has been most commonly
    used in the design of institutional buildings such as libraries, courts, public housing
    and city halls.
    CHARACTERISTICS
    • STRONG BOLD SHAPES COMPOSED
    • RCC STRUCTURE EXPRESSED
    • LARGENESS OF SCALE, STRONG, MUSCULAR CHARACTER
    • OFF FORM CONCRETE STRUCTURE
    • LARGE AREA OF BLANK WALL
    • BRICK WORK AND STONE
    • HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL MOVEMENT
    TADAO ANDO

    • 1995 PRIZKER PRIZE


    • simple geometries
    • complex 3-dimensional circulation

    He has explained his method by saying:


    “When I design buildings, I think of the overall composition, much as the parts
    of a body would fit together. On top of that, I think about how people will approach
    the building and experience that space...
    If you give people nothingness, they can ponder what can be achieved from that nothingness.”
    KOSHINO HOUSE

    INVERTED BEAMS
    SKYLIGHTS
    COMPLEX CIRCULATON
    Louis Isadore Kahn

    PLAYED WITH:
    • LIGHT
    • CONCRETE
    • BASIC
    GEOMETRIES
    NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
    HALL,BANGLADESH
    PLAY WITH LIGHT
    GEOMETRY
    VIEW
    BAUHAUS
    NEW ADDED:
    • CLADDING
    BRUTALISM TODAY • GLAZNG
    • MORE LONGER SPANS

    After two unsuccessful proposals to demolish Preston bus station (Lancashire, UK),
    it gained Grade II listed building status in September 2013

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