Ebook: Brutalism: Post-war British Architecture

The term Brutalism is used to describe a form of architecture that appeared, mainly in Europe, from around 1945-1975. Uncompromisingly modern, this trend in architecture was both striking and arresting and, perhaps like no other style before or since, aroused extremes of emotion and debate. Some regarded Brutalist buildings as monstrous soulless structures of concrete, steel and glass, whereas others saw the genre as a logical progression, having its own grace and balance. Here, Alexander Clement introduces Brutalism as seen in post-war Britain, giving the historical context before studying a.;Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Table of Contents; Preface; Introduction; Chapter 1 : Historical Context; Chapter 2 : Civic Building; Chapter 3 : Educational Building; Chapter 4 : Commercial Building; Chapter 5 : Building for Leisure and Entertainment; Chapter 6 : Social and Private Housing; Chapter 7 : Ecclesiastical Building; Chapter 8 : Conclusion and the Future of Brutalism; Bibliography; Index.