Architectural styles may rise and fall like any trend, favoring one and then reacting to that by moving away from it to favor another. A reaction to the frivolous and light architecture that preceded it, brutalism is a style that flourished in the mid-20th century characterized by the lack of concern for comfort or traditional beauty. With current modern architectural trends favoring light, clean, and comfortable lines, we’ve moved away from and see brutalist architecture as being ugly, massive, and imposing. However, a closer look reveals a fascinating story hidden behind these concrete structures.
A carefully curated collection of some of the most awe-inspiring Brutalists architecture in the world, This Brutal World is a closer look at the powerful architectural movement and includes works by contemporary architects as well as master architects of the 20th century. A perfect coffee table book for students of architecture and well as for those that just appreciate the innate beauty of architecture, This Brutal World will open your eyes to appreciate all things concrete, stark, and imposing.