brutalism
Troya by Gordon von Steiner
Gordon von Steiner’s “Troya” is a visually striking short film set in the Troieshchyna neighborhood of Kyiv, known for its stark Soviet-era architecture. The film explores themes of urban isolation and resilience through a series of compelling and gritty vignettes. Von Steiner’s direction captures the raw and unembellished aesthetics of Troieshchyna, highlighting its dense clusters of monotonous apartment buildings and the lives of its residents. The film juxtaposes the area’s bleak physical environment with moments of unexpected beauty and humanity, creating a powerful narrative that resonates with the viewer .
Thomas Demand
The House of Yagi by Suppose Design Office + Ohno Japan
Text description provided by the architects. The House of Yagi is designed with the idea of an incomplete/complete form. Unlike other projects, the final stage of construction for this house was not aiming towards a finish stage, but to let the owner experience the sense of completion after living here. Interior space of the house is designed to maximize the interaction to its surrounding environment.
Former CGER-ASLK Building, Brussels — Marcel Lambrichs
UNESCO Headquarters Entrance Canopy — Breuer, Nervi & Zehrfuss, Paris 1958
World Trade Center Twin Towers — Worm's-Eye View, Minoru Yamasaki
Preston Bus Station — Brutalist Undercroft
Pedregulho Housing Complex — Affonso Reidy and Carmen Portinho
Batterie Le Chaos — German 152mm Naval Gun Casemate, Longues-sur-Mer
