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Massive, Expressive, Sculptural: Brutalism Now and Then

Massive, Expressive, Sculptural: Brutalism Now and Then

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ISBN10: 3037682248
ISBN13: 9783037682241
Publisher: Braun
Published: Dec 20 2017
Pages: 304
Weight: 3.35
Height: 1.30 Width: 7.80 Depth: 10.90
Language: English
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.

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