| Massive, Expressive, Sculptural: Brutalism Now and Then Contributor(s): Van Uffelen, Chris (Author) |
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ISBN: 3037682248 ISBN-13: 9783037682241 Publisher: Braun Publishing OUR PRICE: $44.96 Product Type: Hardcover Published: December 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Architecture | History - Contemporary (1945 -) - Architecture | Buildings - General - Architecture | Professional Practice |
| Physical Information: 1.3" H x 7.8" W x 10.9" (3.35 lbs) 304 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Brutalism is back. Vilified for decades as the stepchild of modernism, brutalist architecture is now enjoying a comeback as the latest discovery among digital trendsetters: uncompromising and incredibly daring, the colossal structures of the 1960s and 1970s both stand as testament to the postwar years and inspire contemporary architectural language. This volume offers a sophisticated comparison of historical and contemporary brutalist buildings. Similarities as well as differences are explored and analyzed using a series of impressive architectural projects. Large-scale sculptural forms, coarsely finished materials and floor plans that defy convention merge with contemporary design to generate enthralling new creations. Bunker-like bungalows reveal classy interiors, vast religious buildings disclose innovative perspectives and gigantic concrete structures surprise with delicate, artistic elements. |