Originating as an architectural movement in the 1960s, brutalism was defined by large hulking structures of raw, unfinished concrete. After enjoying a certain amount of popularity for a decade or so, the movement fell out of favor and seemed destined to become a footnote in design history. But now, in 2017, brutalism is back in a big way.
In addition to worldwide efforts to preserve historic brutalist buildings that have suffered decades of decay, the essential elements of brutalism are showing up everywhere in the worlds of commercial and artistic design. But the last place you might expect to find the brutalist aesthetic is in the wireless speakers for your digital device.
Crafted entirely by hand, the BRUTALIST-Lab Titan speaker incorporates the latest in wireless sound technology into an exceptional industrial art object. Featuring a unique casing of specially formulated pigeon grey concrete, each unit created is truly one-of-a-kind with a grain, texture, and shading that is entirely its own.
In addition to its aesthetic properties, concrete is an exceptional material for wireless speakers for a number of practical reasons. Of course, it is far more durable and resilient than plastic, but it also boosts the sonic benefits of the BRUTALIST-Lab Titan’s 60-watt power dual 2×75-millimeter paper cone driver speakers in a remarkable way. Due to its low resonance, the enclosure minimizes sound coloration to produce crystal-clear, penetrating treble and rock-solid, focused bass.