REDEFINING BRUTALISM

There is a genuine resurgence of interest in this period of architecture. Brutalism is a highly debated topic in the architectural press and amongst architectural critics and institutions who promote the preservation of these buildings. This book is unique in combining beautiful, highly illustrated...

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Main Author: Henley, Simon (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Newcastle upon Tyne RIBA Publishing 2017
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Summary:There is a genuine resurgence of interest in this period of architecture. Brutalism is a highly debated topic in the architectural press and amongst architectural critics and institutions who promote the preservation of these buildings. This book is unique in combining beautiful, highly illustrated design with description of both British and International brutalist buildings and architects, alongside analysis of the present and future of brutalism. Not just be a historical tome, this book discusses brutalism as a living and evolving entity.
Physical Description:236 pages illustrations (some colour) 22 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-231) and index
ISBN:9781859465776
1859465773