This Brutal World is a global survey of this compelling and much-admired style of architecture. It brings to light virtually unknown Brutalist architectural treasures from across the former eastern bloc and other far flung parts of the world.
It includes works by some of the best contemporary architects including Zaha Hadid and David Chipperfield as well as by some of the master architects of the 20th century including Le Corbusier, Mies van der Rohe, Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Kahn, Paul Rudolph and Marcel Breuer.
About the Author
Peter Chadwick is a London-based art director and tutor in graphic design and communication at Chelsea College of Arts. Peter's work has been published in over thirty publications worldwide and his work has been exhibited in the UK, Europe and Asia. With over 25 years experience working in the music, fashion, retail and arts sectors, Peter has worked with clients and major recording artists including Primal Scream, Beth Orton, Groove Armada, Defected, Ministry of Sound, Harvey Nichols and Paul Smith. Peter shares his passion for Brutalism and all things concrete and modern via his twitter account (@BrutalHouse) and instagram account (@thisbrutalhouse).
Product details
Hardcover: 224 pages
Publisher: Phaidon Press; 1 edition (May 23, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0714871087
ISBN-13: 978-0714871080
Product Dimensions: 10 x 1 x 11.5 inches
is an art museum in Kansas City, Missouri, known for its neo-classical architecture and extensive collection of Asian art. In 2007, Time magazine ranked the museum's new Bloch Building, # 1 on its list of "The 10 Best (New and Upcoming) Architectural Marvels" which considered candidates from around the globe.
designed the Zayed National Museum, planned to be the largest concentration of premier cultural institutions in the world which is scheduled to open in 2012/2013 as the cornerstone project in the Saadiyat Island Cultural District.
with Handel Architects LLP
and Caroline Bos, principals of UNStudio, are stars of the international architecture scene. Culling from a pool of interdisciplinary experts, UNStudio seeks to make a significant contribution to the discipline of architecture, to continue to develop our qualities with respect to design, technology, knowledge and management and to be a specialist in public network projects. We see as mutually sustaining the environment, market demands and client wishes that enable our work, and we aim for results in which our goals and our client's goals overlap. The outcome of their self-defined goals are apparent in dynamic buildings like Five Franklin Place, a residential building completed in 2007 in New York's TriBeCa neighborhood, which expresses a nuanced conceptual and technical complexity and confidence while also providing a must-see architectural experience. This volume reveals UNStudio's process, in which a sense of place is seamlessly integrated with aesthetic and conceptual considerations.
is one of the most innovative and forward thinking architects at work today. This volume features approximately 1,400 plans, sketches, and photographs of some of Foster s most renowned and celebrated international projects, including Chek Lap Kok Airport in Hong Kong, Expo Station in Singapore, the Valencia Congress Centre, The Sage Gateshead, the Millau Viaduct in France, and the Swiss Re tower in London, along with numerous other outstanding works. Also included here are examples of Foster s striking product designs and furniture. In addition to offering insights into individual projects, the book contextualises Foster s work, identifying themes and connections across the decades, discussing influences and inspirations, and invoking a host of historical, cultural and architectural references. Above all, this overview reveals the key characteristics of Foster s distinctive design philosophy, showing how his integrity and attention to detail are evident in every built structure that bears the practice s name from the most impressive airport terminal to the most ergonomically functional door handle. 5KVW2Z5Z9XSP
is one of the world's most renowned architects and the only woman to win the prestigious Pritzker Prize.
' Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center created quite a buzz in the architecture world. Not only is this the largest tent in the world -- it is also located in Astana, the new capital of Kazakhstan, which is a difficult environment to erect such an audacious project. Measuring 150 meters tall with a 200 meter radius and 100,000 square meters contained within the translucent canopy. 
traces the development of the Foster studio from its formation in the 1960s to the present. More than 120 buildings and projects are featured in stunning full-color photographs and complemented by architectural sketches and drawings. The book examines the distinctive features of Foster s work and shows the full range of the practice s achievements as urban planners, architects, and industrial designers. Underlying Foster and Partners use of new technologies are concerns with sustainability and environmental issues in their designs. Organized by themes, it includes the studio s latest buildings such as the Beijing Airport along with other important projects such as the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C., the Hearst Tower in New York, the Great Court at the British Museum in London, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, and the distinctive new headquarters tower for Swiss Re--winner of the 2004 Stirling Prize. Including numerous current works, unbuilt projects such as Foster s design for the World Trade Center competition, as well as buildings that showcase the essential characteristics of Foster s distinctive design philosophy, this book presents the most comprehensive overview of the renowned architect s career to date.