Brutalism is one of those architectural styles that provokes instant support or visceral rejection. Appeared in the post-war period against a backdrop of enormous need for quick and cheap new construction, and with the raw concrete (raw concrete) as the main material, this movement defended an aesthetic based on bare structure, functionality and strong geometric shapes.
Brutalism is based on direct, unadorned architecture that relies on constructive clarity as an ethical and artistic expression. Although for decades it was criticized for its alleged coldness and crudeness, today it is experiencing a resurgence of interest: buildings that once seemed heavy or hard are now read as original, radical and deeply contemporary pieces.
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