The Pyramid of Tirana by MVRDV: A Monument Reborn
In the bustling heart of Albania’s capital, Tirana stands a structure that has not only stood the test of time but has evolved to meet the changing needs of a…
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Brutalist Architecture is a style that emerged in the 1950s and 1960s, characterized by its rough, raw, and monolithic forms made of raw concrete materials. It is a style that emphasizes function over form and is often inspired by functionalism, the Bauhaus movement, and Constructivism. Brutalist buildings often feature large, block-like shapes with minimal ornamentation and a focus on the materiality and texture of concrete. The style was popular in the design of government buildings, public housing, and cultural institutions and is often associated with a sense of rugged, industrial strength, and urbanity.
In the bustling heart of Albania’s capital, Tirana stands a structure that has not only stood the test of time but has evolved to meet the changing needs of a…
Continue readingIn the wake of World War II, Europe was confronted with an unprecedented housing crisis. Marseille, like many other cities, was marred by the scars of war, leaving thousands without…
Continue readingThe Museu de Arte de São Paulo (MASP), conceived by the Brazilian-Italian architect Lina Bo Bardi between 1957 and 1968, stands as a remarkable piece of architecture on Avenida Paulista…
Continue readingThe Espai Verd dwellings in Valencia, Spain, designed in 1991 by CSPT Arquitectos in collaboration with Antonio Cortés Arquitecto, stand as a remarkable residential building. This innovative structure is not…
Continue readingGottfried Böhm, a renowned German architect, brought a new dynamism to architectural design with his distinctive style that sought to enrich the human experience. A testament to his talent is…
Continue readingCompleted in 2022 by Ludwig Godefroy, the Alferez house is an architectural exploration that delves into a unique blend of romantic cabin charm and brutalist fortress protection. Drawing inspiration from…
Continue readingIn 1961, the project by Clorindo Testa, Francisco Bullrich, and Alicia Cazzaniga won the design competition to build the Mariano Moreno National Library of the Argentine Republic. The library is…
Continue readingCompleted in 1955 by the Franco-Swiss architect Le Corbusier, the Ronchamp Chapel or “Notre Dame du Haut” is one of the most radical designs of Le Corbusier’s late style. Located…
Continue readingThe Geisel Library was designed in the 1960s by architect William Leonard Pereira, famous for its futuristic designs, associated with the space age, including the Trans-American Pyramid in San Francisco. The building’s distinctive…
Continue readingCompleted in 1966, the new headquarters for the Bank of London in Buenos Aires stands as a testament to the innovative collaboration between Clorindo Testa and SEPRA Studio. More than…
Continue readingIn 1962, renowned architect Paul Rudolph completed the six-story Temple Street parking garage in New Haven, Connecticut, capturing the spirit of the automobile era. Spanning two city blocks, the garage’s…
Continue readingThe Bensberg Town Hall was designed in 1962 by Gottfried Böhm and completed in 1969. Thick concrete slabs and seamless glass creates a rationalist base for the tower, which rises…
Continue readingTo design the Circle campus, the University of Illinois chose the firm Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill, led by Architect Walter Netsch, who planned the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado…
Continue readingBuilt-in 1965 by Japanese Architect Kiyonori Kikutake, the Toku’un-Ji Temple has a unique roof design determined by the building construction method.
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