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I think brutalism is more generally associated with authoritarianism, including use in modern government buildings. I think free people choose to incorporate ae
by beaconstudios 8y ago
I think brutalism is more generally associated with authoritarianism, including use in modern government buildings. I think free people choose to incorporate aesthetics into their buildings where bureaucrats prefer utilitarian functional designs because they don't have to live with them or attempt to justify the value of aesthetics.
- walrus01 8y agoFBI HQ , Boston city hall, are two good examples.
- krapp 8y agoThe aggressively dehumanizing aesthetic does seem to express the... brutality of the more fascistic interpretations of collectivism quite well. These buildings all seem to come from a dystopian future.
- beaconstudios 8y agothe design reflects the mentality of the designer. Brutalism is totally utilitarian and reflects the perspective of occupant as unit on a spreadsheet. It's the ultimate expression of "you are a number, not a person".