Brutalist architecture unquestionably stirs up strong opinions in people… its harsh angles and hulking concrete shapes have lead to some of the most polarizing buildings in the world. Despite the controversy, some brutalist buildings are truly spectacular in their own unique way… here are the 10 most beautiful pieces of brutalist architecture.
What do you think about Brutalist Architecture? Is there really such thing as a beautiful brutalist building?
Highlights
0:00 - Intro
0:18 - Boston City Hall - Boston, USA
1:27 - Metro Cathedral of St Sebastian - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
2:28 - Geisel Library - San Diego, USA
3:25 - Habitat 67 - Montreal, Canada
4:52 - Hotel Marcel - New Haven, USA
6:01 - Robarts Library - Toronto, Canada
7:02 - Torres Blancas - Madrid, Spain
8:05 - Trellick Tower - London, United Kingdom
9:26 - Hirshhorn Museum - Washington DC, USA
10:25 - 55 West Wacker Street - Chicago, USA
11:08 - AT&T Long Lines Building - New York, USA