Massive, Expressive, Sculptural: Brutalism Now and Then

By Chris Van Uffelen

Brutalism is back. Vilified for decades as the stepchild of modernism, brutalist architecture is now enjoying a comeback as the latest discovery among digital trendsetters: uncompromising and incredibly daring, the colossal structures of the 1960s and 1970s both stand as testament to the postwar years and inspire contemporary architectural language. This volume offers a sophisticated comparison of historical and contemporary brutalist buildings. Similarities as well as differences are explored and analyzed using a series of impressive architectural projects. Large-scale sculptural forms, coarsely finished materials and floor plans that defy convention merge with contemporary design to generate enthralling new creations. Bunker-like bungalows reveal classy interiors, vast religious buildings disclose innovative perspectives and gigantic concrete structures surprise with delicate, artistic elements.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3037682248
• ISBN13: 9783037682241
• Release Date: December 2017
• Publisher: Braun
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 3.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 7.8" x 10.9"