The Best Brutalist Buildings Around The World... - Page 2

zwischbl · May 10th, 2010, 02:54 PM

I love the Genex Tower in Belgrade!
In general brutalist buildings are all ugly but special in a way. and in the end thats what counts for me. though theres no need to add more of such buildings to the world´s cities

Frieden · May 10th, 2010, 03:39 PM

The Czech Embassy in Berlin

Iluminat · May 10th, 2010, 04:16 PM

In Poland we have very few examples of this fascinating style

"Manhattan" in Wrocław is probably the biggest complex of this kind in whole country:

Rascian · May 10th, 2010, 06:55 PM

SIV 3 building, Belgrade

Iluminat · May 10th, 2010, 07:37 PM

Slovak radio is very impressive
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Concrete Stereo · May 10th, 2010, 09:37 PM

Yeah, Bratislava has a lot of great brutal modernism.

Actually, the term 'brutalism' doesn't come from brutality, but from "béton brut" - concrete left unfinished or roughly-finished after pouring and left exposed visually. So: I'm sorry Iluminat, that's no Brutalism haha

Iluminat · May 10th, 2010, 10:33 PM

Well at least the podium-entrance is Brutalist (concrete and red brick) as for the "pyramid" part it's more controversial but I would say it gives the right impression, not all Brutalist buildings have exposed concrete:

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Iluminat · May 10th, 2010, 11:01 PM

Some examples from the former Soviet Union:

Yerevan Zvartnots airport

Ministry of Transportation Tbilisi

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Salut Hotel Kyiv
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crematory

appartment building in Moscow
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Institute of Architecture, Minsk
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Concrete Stereo · May 11th, 2010, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iluminat

Well at least the podium-entrance is Brutalist (concrete and red brick) as for the "pyramid" part it's more controversial but I would say it gives the right impression, not all Brutalist buildings have exposed concrete:

I wasn't being serious. It's a very uninteresting discussion to start, it seems everybody has a pretty clear image of it, and the Slovak Radio Station fits perfect.

skyridgeline · May 12th, 2010, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Concrete Stereo

Yeah, Bratislava has a lot of great brutal modernism.

Actually, the term 'brutalism' doesn't come from brutality, but from "béton brut" - concrete left unfinished or roughly-finished after pouring and left exposed visually. So: I'm sorry Iluminat, that's no Brutalism haha

This one is just brutal (was a slaughter house) ... pre-Brutalist (Modernist):

From Flickr by meckleychina
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Bob! · May 12th, 2010, 09:50 PM

Lister Gate, also known as Bredero High-rise, in Hannover (Germany)

Year (completion): 1975
Height (m): 91
Floors: 23
Floor space (sqm): 22,200
Use: Office, residential, retail, parking

Source: the high rise pages.de

Source: Wikimedia Commons

Amrafel · May 13th, 2010, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Concrete Stereo

Yeah, Bratislava has a lot of great brutal modernism.

Actually, the term 'brutalism' doesn't come from brutality, but from "béton brut" - concrete left unfinished or roughly-finished after pouring and left exposed visually. So: I'm sorry Iluminat, that's no Brutalism haha

In "Slovak Architecture of 20th century" book is Slovak national gallery defined as brutalism, while pyramid of Slovak radio is an example of modernism

aalia_12 · July 1st, 2010, 09:31 PM

Brutalism gets crapped on pretty often as terrible architecture that should be torn down immeadiately (even moreso than Meisian modernism) but I think that thought process is premature in many respects. Brutalist buildings are imposing and help bring an institutional feel to buildings. So, in order to show some love, I'd like people to post thier favorite examples of Brutalist architecture. Mine is the Schmitt Academic Center at DePaul University in Chicago. The Proportions and size of this building is perfect and it's a perfect testament to the Brutalist style.

Heres a render.

Heres it in conjunction with the library.
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image hosted on flickr

Here it is in relation with the rest of campus on the southeast side of the main quad.

....

Iluminat · July 2nd, 2010, 12:58 AM

Simon Frayser University is very futuristic

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I also like this strange building from Tokyo although it's hardly the best example of this style:
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***Tillor87*** · July 2nd, 2010, 11:51 AM

Last one looks like Chernobil...

I don't like it.

Dokan · July 2nd, 2010, 12:04 PM

Milano | Torre Velasca (BBPR) | 99m 26p (1958)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Y93

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immagini da:

http://www.uniroma2.it/didattica/COA2/deposito/19.pdf

http://www.iuav.it/Didattica1/pagine-web/facolt--di/Mario-De-M/documenti/torre-velasca.pdf

Ramses · July 3rd, 2010, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iluminat

this one makes me wanna throw up

Botswana · July 3rd, 2010, 08:06 PM

Torre Velasca is one of the most digusting buildings I have ever seen. No wonder everyone thinks Milan is ugly.

redstone · July 3rd, 2010, 08:34 PM

Inverted flying buttresses...

heywindup · July 3rd, 2010, 09:02 PM

This thread is depressing. It goes to show me that there isn't one example of Brutalism that I actually like. If this is the best of the best of this type of architecture, then there is nothing that I will like.

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Iluminat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 8,613 Likes (Received): 95	Well at least the podium-entrance is Brutalist (concrete and red brick) as for the "pyramid" part it's more controversial but I would say it gives the right impression, not all Brutalist buildings have exposed concrete: image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr

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Bob! Not the Builder Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kingdom of Hanover Posts: 1,206 Likes (Received): 17	Lister Gate, also known as Bredero High-rise, in Hannover (Germany) Year (completion): 1975 Height (m): 91 Floors: 23 Floor space (sqm): 22,200 Use: Office, residential, retail, parking Source: the high rise pages.de Source: Wikimedia Commons

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aalia_12 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 9 Likes (Received): 0	The best Brutalist buildings around the world Brutalism gets crapped on pretty often as terrible architecture that should be torn down immeadiately (even moreso than Meisian modernism) but I think that thought process is premature in many respects. Brutalist buildings are imposing and help bring an institutional feel to buildings. So, in order to show some love, I'd like people to post thier favorite examples of Brutalist architecture. Mine is the Schmitt Academic Center at DePaul University in Chicago. The Proportions and size of this building is perfect and it's a perfect testament to the Brutalist style. Heres a render. Heres it in conjunction with the library. image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr Here it is in relation with the rest of campus on the southeast side of the main quad. .... __________________ The only man who never makes mistakes is the man who never does anything. (Theodore Roosevelt) Friendship SMS

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Iluminat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 8,613 Likes (Received): 95	In Poland we have very few examples of this fascinating style "Manhattan" in Wrocław is probably the biggest complex of this kind in whole country:

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Concrete Stereo Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lyon Posts: 1,155 Likes (Received): 6	Yeah, Bratislava has a lot of great brutal modernism. Actually, the term 'brutalism' doesn't come from brutality, but from "béton brut" - concrete left unfinished or roughly-finished after pouring and left exposed visually. So: I'm sorry Iluminat, that's no Brutalism haha

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