Brutalism, the modern-design movement more typically associated with no-frills 1960s and 1970s public buildings than patio furniture, has long been an aesthetic critics love to hate.

A modern masterpiece, the breathtaking building, with its Brutalist interiors and architecture was brought to life in a collaboration between Tom Dixon's design and innovations agency, Design ...

Those searching for homes or home design ideas in 2024 are likely to hear one word over and over: brutalism. According to Zillow's predictions of emerging home trends in 2024, brutalism is a style ...

Now, director Brady Corbet’s The Brutalist, in theaters December 20, offers a chance to see a softer side of the divisive architectural style—and of the architects who designed with it.

Overall, the design is an attempt to reconcile classic Lamborghini V12 design with a modern minimalist aesthetic.

While it’s unlikely to become as ubiquitous as other home design styles, like modern farmhouse, Zillow has seen a 452% increase in the share of for-sale listings that mention Brutalist design.

After extensive renovation and an addition, the former Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive at the University of California, Berkeley campus reopened in May 2022 as a modern life science lab ...

It also proved that Brutalist designs and harsh New England weather don’t always get along. The expanses of flat roof collected snow and rain, causing leaks.

Some Brutalist buildings, such as the Hunstanton School, are made of brick instead of concrete. Others use stone. The goal is honest expression, not in-your-face experimentation.

The modern notion is that most university campuses in the U.S. likely have at least one building resembling Brutalist design. Examples you may recognize on the University of Iowa campus include ...