"Buildings designated brutalist in style were largely built in
the 1960s and 1970s, exuding an aura of daring, uncom promising design today. It is the French term ""brut"",
meaning raw or unrefined, that lent its name to this particular architectural phenomenon. Vilified for decades as
the step-child of modernism, brutalist architecture is now
enjoying an astonishing comeback as the latest discovery
among digital trendsetters. As well as fascinating users across social networks, brutal - ism is also inspiring contemporary architecture. Large- scale sculptural forms, coarsely finished materials and
floor plans that defy convention merge with contemporary
design to generate enthralling new creations. This book
offers a sophisticated overview of post-war and contemporary brutalist buildings and of the relationship - in ap pearance and design, in the grand concepts and the small est details - between brutalism today and its ancestors."
By:
Chris van Uffelen Imprint: Braun Country of Publication: Switzerland Dimensions:
Height: 280mm,
Width: 198mm,
Weight: 1.420kg ISBN:9783037682241 ISBN 10: 3037682248 Pages: 304 Publication Date:01 January 2018 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
