Uffelen, Chris Van

Massive, Expressive, Sculptural: Brutalism Now and Then

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ISBN 13:: 9783037682241
author:: Uffelen, Chris Van
format:: HardBack
publisher:: Braun Publishing AG
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2017
Pages:: 304
Dimensions:: 27.94 x 19.56 x 3.56 centimetres
Genre:: Arts & Photography, Architecture & Design, Professional Practice
Condition:: New
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Brutalism is back in focus, with its uncompromising and daring designs now celebrated for their historical significance and contemporary relevance. This book explores the similarities and differences between historic and modern brutalist architecture through a selection of impressive projects. Large-scale sculptural forms, coarsely finished materials, and unconventional floor plans are reinterpreted alongside innovative contemporary design elements. The contrast between the raw, unfinished qualities of 1960s and 1970s structures and their refined interiors is particularly striking. Through its analysis of various architectural styles, this volume sheds new light on the evolution of brutalist architecture and its enduring influence on modern design.

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