This Brutal World

Characterised by simple, block-like forms and raw concrete construction, Brutalism is an architectural style of the 1950's and 1960's and 'This Brutal World' by Peter Chadwick showcases a curated collection of some of the most powerful and awe-inspiring Brutalist architecture ever built. Bringing virtually unknown Brutalist architectural treasures into sight, this publication 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.