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Brutalism was just another communist crime, razing old europe so they could stamp their manifestations of authoritarianism on it.
by kfprt 5y ago
Brutalism was just another communist crime, razing old europe so they could stamp their manifestations of authoritarianism on it.
- sofixa 5y agoBrutalism was popular in France too, withmany extremely popular proponents (Le Corbusier to name one). Many big projects in the 50-60-70-80s were built in a brutalist style. Most have aged terribly though mostly IMHO due to poor maintennce.
- kfprt 5y agoWhen a classical building is run down people flock to visit it. Pantheon/Coliseum. Brutalist buildings we're ugly and depressing as built.