99pi , which loves architecture and looks for the beauty in everything, tried really hard to say something nice about Brutalism and all the got was: 1) it's re

99pi , which loves architecture and looks for the beauty in everything, tried really hard to say something nice about Brutalism and all the got was: 1) it's really hard to design and build well with concrete (you get one shot to build, and you can't elegantly patch mistakes or change your design), so architects love to try for the challenge, and they usually fail. 2) concrete is impossible to maintain; the buildings we hate today weren't as bad when they were new. 3) concrete is a really nice background for outdoor fashion photography. 4) concrete had a humble look and cost-effective nature that embodies the working class spirit. Theae are true facts, none of which make me want to live or work in a concrete building. Maybe #4 when I am feeling camaraderie with my fellow worker.