Béton brut[0] is great for defensive structures or creating a sense of massiveness or permanence. It is quite literally 'brutal' due to the 'visual weight' of t

Béton brut[0] is great for defensive structures or creating a sense of massiveness or permanence. It is quite literally 'brutal' due to the 'visual weight' of the l'object du art. There are real technology innovations in the casting of concrete and concrete construction techniques (continuous casting, on-site rebar formation, etc) used in this style. Where is the unseen innovation in these web sites? Where is the heaviness, permanence, and sense of longevity? I'd argue it's really just high-contrast minimalism, with an emphasis on laziness. [0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%C3%A9ton_brut https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%C3%A9ton_brut