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Massive, Expressive, Sculptural

Brutalism Now and Then
By Chris van Uffelen
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Massive, Expressive, Sculptural by Chris van Uffelen explores contemporary architecture that blurs the line between building and art. The book showcases innovative structures that use bold forms and expressive designs to create visually striking impacts on their surroundings. It delves into how architects push boundaries to craft spaces that are both functional and artistically significant, influencing the cultural landscape.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the dynamic world of contemporary architecture and its bold, expressive designs. It showcases impressive sculptural buildings that push the boundaries of form and function, making it a captivating read for those interested in the intersection of art and architecture. Whether you're an architecture student or simply passionate about modern design, this book offers a visually engaging exploration of striking edifices from around the world.

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This book offers a sophisticated overview of post-war and contem porary brutalist buildings and of the relationship – in appearance and design, in the grand concepts and the smallest details – between brutalism today and its ancestors.

This book offers a sophisticated overview of post-war and contem porary brutalist buildings and of the relationship - in appearance and design, in the grand concepts and the smallest details - between brutalism today and its ancestors.

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Buildings designated brutalist in style were largely built in the 1960s and 1970s, exuding an aura of daring, uncompromising design today. It is the French term brut, meaning raw or unrefined, that lent its name to this particular architectural phenomenon.

Vilified for decades as the step-child of modernism, brutalist architecture is now enjoying an astonishing comeback as the latest discovery among digital trendsetters. As well as fascinating users across social networks, brutalism is also inspiring contemporary architecture. Large-scale sculptural forms, coarsely finished materials, and floor plans that defy convention merge with contemporary design to generate enthralling new creations.

Massive, Expressive, Sculptural offers a sophisticated overview of post-war and contemporary brutalist buildings and of the relationship—in appearance and design, in the grand concepts and the smallest details—between brutalism today and its ancestors.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9783037682241

Publisher: Braun Publishing AG

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 November 2017

Country: Switzerland

Imprint: Braun Publishing AG

Illustration: Illustrated in colour and black and white throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 198.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 1420g

Pages: 304

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