Reading, Billy
Brutalism
- ISBN 13:
- 9781445675527
- author:
- Reading, Billy
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Amberley Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 64
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 16.5 centimetres (0.19 kg
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Architecture & Design, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The story of Brutalist architecture in Britain is one of a style that both unified and divided public opinion. Emerging from the French phrase "beton brut," meaning raw concrete, Brutalism identified with angular, sculptural forms and rough, exposed materials. Pioneering architects of the style aimed to create a new utopia, and their confidence is evident in their "truth to materials" approach, resulting in bold, uncompromising buildings. The movement gained momentum in Britain, with notable architects such as Peter and Alison Smithson, Leslie Martin, and Owen Luder contributing to its development. Today, Brutalist architecture is experiencing a resurgence in popularity, as its original socialist principles are being rediscovered and reappraised. The style's presence can be seen in various aspects of the British landscape, from car parks and bus garages to schools, universities, and residential tower blocks.
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