Angular, geometric shapes, hard edges, and monolithic constructions. You are either in a Lego set or looking at an example of brutalist architecture. It’s a devise style, with some seeing it as the pinnacle of function over form, while others just think of endless, soulless commie blocks, with rotting, exposed concrete.
To convert those with less positive impressions of brutalism and showcase the best of this design, the Instagram account brutbuilds gathers some of the best examples. So scroll down, upvote your favorites, and be sure to comment on the designs that surprised you. If you want to see some other examples of brutalist design, Bored Panda has you covered, so check out our other article here.
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#1 High Altitude Meteorological Observatory. . . Border Poland / Czech Republic
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#2 Les Etoiles
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#3 Chuvash State Opera And Ballet Theater, 1985, Russia
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#4 Round House
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#5 The Iron Fountain . . . Polytechnic University Of Gyumri
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#6 Ponte City Apartments, Johannesburg, South Africa
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#7 Brutal Shore
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#8 Niterói Contemporary Art Museum
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#9 Mcbrutal Please
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#10 London Aquatics Centre . . . 2014
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#11 Japan Brutalism
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#12 Renaissance Center
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#13 Edificio Fiesp, São Paulo, Brazil
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#14 Nakagin Capsule Tower . . Tokyo. . 1972
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#15 Rusted Brutalism
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#16 Amphitheater Museum
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#17 Brutal Man
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#18 Control Room
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#19 Hyatt Regency, San Francisco
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#20 Disney Contemporary Hotel
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#21 Cbr Cement Company, Headquarters In Brussels
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#22 Concrete Acoustic Sound Mirrors . . . 1920s
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#23 UFO In Bulgaria
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#24 1970 Lancia Stratos Zero Concept
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#25 Kyoto Conference Center
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#26 Yellow | Brutal
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#27 Damsel In Distress. . . Wroclaw, Manhattan
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#28 Niterói Contemporary Art Museum, Oscar Niemeyer, 1996
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#29 World Waterpark. . . Edmonton, Alberta. . Canada
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#30 1980 Trevior Fiore Citroen Karin
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