Are there any fans of Brutalism?

[jonae]

We are thinking about moving into a 1970s brutalist apartment. When we mention this to people or show photographs of the block, they recoil or comment how ugly it is.

We love it!

What is it??

I've even got the calendar!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Brutalist-Calendar-2024-Blue-Media/dp/1912018497/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.DwTYXogTYp-_0KCJ3qQWzjSNmol2N8EDAcMLcUrq_4Y.hSe6iIsq4uT7h-r_esEGpM6WB6GeXBfwSlpBExcVcwc&dib_tag=se&keywords=brutalism+calendar&qid=1715025351&sr=8-1

I’m glad that we don’t live in a predominantly brutalist environment. That makes good brutalism stand out to be appreciated!

I’d be all up for it!

I love it!

Huge fan!! Show us a pic OP! Are you going to decorate with a nod to the period?

I love seeing the Alexandra Road Estate on TV series. It looks both terrifying and beautiful.

I'd love to visit.

I like some of it. Love the Barbican and Paddy's Wigwam!

It's bold for sure and I wouldn't want the whole nation built up like that buti think it's a beaut! I love the lines, the presence, the ownership of the materials! perfect I think in the setting as it has the feeling of being a sea or naval defence structure. So much more interesting than endless fake frills- neo gothic, poundbury-style, mock Tudor

Love it. There is a little estate in the South side of Glasgow which is a little gem of apartments with amazing light.

I have a teeny concrete model of the Moore Street substation in Sheffield on my desk :-)

https://space-play.co.uk/

from this website if anyone fancies tiny brutalist models!

@BananaLlama123 wow. They are fab. Love them!

I had my mind changed by the South Bank and Barbican.

You need to join the 20th century society.

You will meet your people.

I love it. We live in a brutalist- era house that is slightly softer on the eye but it def architectural marmite. We love it

Love it. I'm a bit obsessed with the Barbican. I used to work close to it and popped in occasionally to look around. I was fascinated with the place. Done right, the brutalist buildings were stunning.

Comedian Angela Barnes is obsessed with Brutalist architecture. She has a polished concrete engagement ring!

Love brutalist buildings and have lived in one. DH and I have been known to go searching for them on holiday too.

The extension built onto the Ulster Museum in the late 60's/early 70's is Brutalist and I am rather fond of it. I go there a lot with my youngest, as he has regular appointments nearby and I always cast an eye over it before we go in. It is generally detested though.

I used to live near Cables Wynd in Leith. I thought it was awful until I googled it but it is actually very interesting!

This is in Southampton. Apparently well designed to live in, with community rooms, drying rooms etc

Love the Southbank and Barbican. Petty France I find depressingly ugly. @BananaLlama123 that website is great.

Sidles off to Google polished concrete rings...

I do always enjoy the fun game of 'which flat in the Barbican would I buy if I won the Euromillions..?'

I'm very envious!

They make me feel uncomfortable.

When I was about four I saw these flats in Montreal and the sight of them frightened me. Once I was walking my dog and I ended up under a huge metal viaduct and I felt similarly freaked out.

www.theguardian.com/cities/2015/may/13/habitat-67-montreal-expo-moshe-safdie-history-cities-50-buildings-day-35