This is a crucial point. I'm told Brutalism was fairly functional when it came into existence; much of it certainly isn't any more. Building structures with ex

This is a crucial point. I'm told Brutalism was fairly functional when it came into existence; much of it certainly isn't any more. Building structures with exposed structural materials means there's no space for hidden infrastructure like cabling and power points. Building structures out of concrete in particular is antithetical to modern technology - no one could have seen WiFi coming, but it's a major hurdle in all-concrete structures. The shift to power outlets and internet connectivity is a major aspect of usability; it's a shame that so much of Brutalism is in colleges and transit spaces where people urgently want those things.