Brutalism is an architectural style that emerged from modernism in the 1950s-1970s characterized by massive concrete structures appearing blocky with rough cast concrete surfaces exposing the aggregate. It was inspired by architects like Le Corbusier and his Unité d'Habitation building. While economical, brutalism buildings are criticized for weathering effects on concrete over time like staining and discoloration.

1. Exploring versatility of R.C.C
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2.  The term originates from the French “BETON
BRUT”, or RAW CONCRETE.
 Brutalism is an architectural style that
spawned from the modernist architectural
movement and flourished from 1950s to
1970s.
 The style was largely inspired by Ar. Le
Corbusier (in particular his unite de habitation
building) and Ar. Mies Vander Rohe.

3.  Dynamic geometric
style
 Massive structures
 Monolithic
 Blocky in appearance
 Typically contains
poured concrete
 Exposer of building
functions- ranging from
their structure and
services to their human
use.

4.  Le-Corbusier used to
describe the poured
concrete with which he
constructed many of his
post world war II
buildings.
 First architect to make use
of rough cast concrete
 Unite de habitation is the
most influential brutalist
building of all time.

5. It is modernist residential housing design
principle developed by le Corbusier . The
main famous buildings are – cite
radieuse in Marseille and Berlin unite.

6.  Inspired by Corbusier
 Use of highly textured
concrete surface
 Hammering technique
evolved to achieve a
visually enriching tactile
quality in concrete
exposing the inner
aggregate
 Formwork to enhance
the visual quality of
concrete such as ribbed
wood forms

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8.  An American architect
served as a design critic
and professor of
architecture.
 He created a style that
was monumental and
monolithic
 His heavy buildings do not
hide their weight,
materials or the way the
are assembled.
 Kahn’s work are
considered as
monumental beyond
modernism.

9. SALK INSTITUTE
THE BIOLOGICAL
INSTITUTE BUILDING,
CALIFORNIA
JATIYO
SANGSHAD
THE PARLIAMENT
BUILDING OF
BANGLADESH.

10. Concrete building criticized due to
weathering effects.
Water staining due to moisture
Algae formation and discoloration
Chosen to cater economically weaker
community
People highly dissatisfied with the space
and box-type buildings.