Ode to Brutalism

Those churches are f*cking hideous (in my opinion). Thanks for posting!
 
We have a couple chances to hear some actual odes to Brutalism over the next few weeks:

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Brad Plaid said:
Thanks for the posting FK. The Breuer in Collegeville is a masterpiece, has always been a favorite. Nothing dull or half-assed about any of these, they are full throttle brutalism and the interiors speak to a stripped down, unconventional beauty every bit the equal of the gothic grandeur of the past.
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Yeah man. You put it perfectly.

I'm still learning though - about architecture in general - and really appreciate when folks on here suggest great architects or buildings to check out. I just learned about Breuer last night - just googling this stuff. Amazing.

Beton - I'm totally with you on the Lindemann revitalization. There's a whole thread for it as I'm sure you know, but my sense is that it may have to be partly demolished and the portion on Merrimac retained as a museum or something. But - a fullscale revitalization, although highly unlikely to happen, would be amazing. Just think what all the rotundas and plazas would be like if there were life everywhere!
 
Very nice, thanks. I only stumbled upon that beauty only last year. Learning...
 
Hubman said:
Check out the building's website. Who here wants to own part of a North Korean dinosaur?
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Does that Website go to North Korea....I know 99% chance it doesn't and I look like an idiot, but for a second there I thought it was kind of cool if even for a minute I connected in some way to some server in North Korea.
 
stick n move said:
Does that Website go to North Korea....I know 99% chance it doesn't and I look like an idiot, but for a second there I thought it was kind of cool if even for a minute I connected in some way to some server in North Korea.
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I dunno. Would be cool if it did.
 
Now I know where beton brut, the phrase, comes from :)
 
Brutalism is the worst thing that ever happened to the world besides War, Karl Marx, communism, socialism, and endless open borders.
 
Has anything ever been written (books, etc.) on the effect of world/cultural events on architectural trends? I can see a connection between the incredible brutalism of WW II and architectural Brutalism. Also between the "Me Decade" of the 1980's and the over-the-top 80's architecture. A lot of influences and connections there.
 
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