A great example of Brutalist architecture, it divides opinion sharply [OC]
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This is a paradoxical sentence in this context. Raw material was used because it was practical and functional, but at the same time it was fashionable too.
Perhaps I phrased it badly. All I meant to say is that "not using concrete" does not equal "not brutalist". I agree with the rest of what.you said, I think that I've just failed to communicate what I intended to beforehand
It's think that Corbusier would take offense with his name associated with this.
I don't know enough about Le Corbusier to agree or disagree with you - I did study some of his design, but it was a long time ago - but he would hardly be alone as an artist that wasn't so keen on what his work influenced. I don't think that would make it any less true
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Perhaps I phrased it badly.
No, not at all. My comment wasn't dismissive of your post at all. I just was intrigued by the paradox of fashion and brutalism.
If there was any critique in my comment is more directed at the source you quoted. It's really forcing the Corbusier angle a bit too much, in my honest opinion. It's late brutalism, with a bit too much beatification going on to be true to the style.
I do like the building a lot and it's intriguing to see the headway they made with concrete casting to archieve the rounder shapes.
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Ahh, I see what you mean now. Thank you for explaining!
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No worries!
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Yes, it was a half-baked joke at best, but at least I didn't exhale?
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brutalism was actually a monumentally optimistic vision of the future
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it has the monumental size and far too large unwelcoming open spaces but yeah it could be uglier
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Thank you for the summary of the preceding comment, citizen. Your veracity has been noted. Carry on.
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with your comedic instincts i would keep your day job brother
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High praise, anon. You're battin' a thousand.
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In typical brutalist fashion, there appears to be very little natural lighting on the upper floors.
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Brutalist architecture follows function through form about as well as modern big box warehouses. Slather a bunch of concrete or other rock together, make sure it’s dimly lit with recessed or tiny windows, then make sure none of these windows open to let in fresh air.
Remember how prior to 1970 you had these cool grocery stores with curved rooflines and all glass fronts? Now you have square boxes with flat rooflines that leak, stained drop ceilings, and garish fluorescent lighting. Same concept.
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for nonsense humour (to generously interpret your babble) I highly recommend Spike Milligan. best of luck on your, no doubt arduous, journey
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You are entirely correct.
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Aww, you really do get so rustled, dontcha? ^suchacuuutie
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It annoys me that they didn't build this right by the train station. Instead it's likely literally at the other end of town.
