Michael Allen is an Advisor to the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Some viewers of “The Brutalist” are probably getting their first taste of Brutalism, the architectural style that ...

Brutalism, which flourished from the 1950s until around 1980, is one style that has taught me a lot. Brutalist buildings emphasize form using assemblies of monumental geometric shapes. While some ...

This design philosophy celebrates exposed materials, geometric shapes and functional elements in their purest form. Rather than hiding structural components, Brutalism proudly displays them ...

Raw exposed concrete, simple geometric shapes: What some find beautiful ... MERCIER Serge/picture alliance Brutalism continues to influence international architecture, with contemporary architects ...

But Brutalism isn’t just about architecture ... Geometric Forms: Brutalist buildings favor rigid, block-like shapes and exaggerated proportions, creating a sense of weight and permanence.

Some are fascinated by Brutalism's simple geometric shapes and raw, exposed concrete — while others can't stand it. What makes this architectural style so divisive? That name comes not from the ...

The United States' Brutalism emerged during a time of sweeping transformation and unprecedented economic growth. The rapid expansion of metropolitan centers and the ambitions of federal programs ...