Atlas of brutalist architecture. Ediz. illustrata

A world tour in black and white with capsule histories of many of the most celebrated (and derided) Brutalist buildings. A bit short on ones that have been demolished, alas. Especially awesome are some of the rotting carcasses to the megalomaniacal ambitions of mid-century dictators, for example the Leggi tutto

Probably one of the best books pertaining to Brutalist architecture. I think this volume will be great for any Brutalism enthusiast or aspiring architect who is looking to learn more about this style. A compilation of almost every Brutalist style building, monument, and sculpture around all parts of Leggi tutto

Tot ce trebuie să știi despre arhitectura brutalistă se află în acest atlas super-deluxe, care adună aproape 900 de clădiri din toată lumea (grupate pe continente, regiuni și țări) și cântărește 4,2 kg (da, l-am cântărit!) Atlasul are prefață care discută stilul brutalist de la origine până în zilele Leggi tutto

A beautiful book with beautiful photos of ... brut iful buildings. I know almost nothing about architecture, but I am intrigued by the style and function of brutalist buildings. There is a brief introduction that provides come history of the style, and then there are about 800 different buildings cat Leggi tutto

maybe i'm late to the game on these phaidon arty bombers but the accompanying text on these suckers is far too tilted to the armchair architecturalist and way too low on cultural-philosophical stuff. also, the pics often kinda blow. design of book reinforces fetishism of worst examples of recovered