Angular, geometric shapes, hard edges, and monolithic constructions. You are either in a Lego set or looking at an example of brutalist architecture. It’s a devise style, with some seeing it as the pinnacle of function over form, while others just think of endless, soulless commie blocks, with rotting, exposed concrete.
To convert those with less positive impressions of brutalism and showcase the best of this design, the Instagram account brutbuilds gathers some of the best examples. So scroll down, upvote your favorites, and be sure to comment on the designs that surprised you. If you want to see some other examples of brutalist design, Bored Panda has you covered, so check out our other article here.
Read More: 30 Incredible Examples Of Brutalism From Around The Globe, As Shared By This Instagram Page
#1 High Altitude Meteorological Observatory. . . Border Poland / Czech Republic
Image credits: brutbuilds
#2 Les Etoiles
Image credits: brutbuilds
#3 Chuvash State Opera And Ballet Theater, 1985, Russia
Image credits: brutbuilds
#4 Round House
Image credits: brutbuilds
#5 The Iron Fountain . . . Polytechnic University Of Gyumri
Image credits: brutbuilds
#6 Ponte City Apartments, Johannesburg, South Africa
Image credits: brutbuilds
#7 Brutal Shore
Image credits: brutbuilds
#8 Niterói Contemporary Art Museum
Image credits: brutbuilds
#9 Mcbrutal Please
Image credits: brutbuilds
#10 London Aquatics Centre . . . 2014
Image credits: brutbuilds
#11 Japan Brutalism
Image credits: brutbuilds
#12 Renaissance Center
Image credits: brutbuilds
#13 Edificio Fiesp, São Paulo, Brazil
Image credits: brutbuilds
#14 Nakagin Capsule Tower . . Tokyo. . 1972
Image credits: brutbuilds
#15 Rusted Brutalism
Image credits: brutbuilds
#16 Amphitheater Museum
Image credits: brutbuilds
#17 Brutal Man
Image credits: brutbuilds
#18 Control Room
Image credits: brutbuilds
#19 Hyatt Regency, San Francisco
Image credits: brutbuilds
#20 Disney Contemporary Hotel
Image credits: brutbuilds
#21 Cbr Cement Company, Headquarters In Brussels
Image credits: brutbuilds
#22 Concrete Acoustic Sound Mirrors . . . 1920s
Image credits: brutbuilds
#23 UFO In Bulgaria
Image credits: brutbuilds
#24 1970 Lancia Stratos Zero Concept
Image credits: brutbuilds
#25 Kyoto Conference Center
Image credits: brutbuilds
#26 Yellow | Brutal
Image credits: brutbuilds
#27 Damsel In Distress. . . Wroclaw, Manhattan
Image credits: brutbuilds
#28 Niterói Contemporary Art Museum, Oscar Niemeyer, 1996
Image credits: brutbuilds
#29 World Waterpark. . . Edmonton, Alberta. . Canada
Image credits: brutbuilds
#30 1980 Trevior Fiore Citroen Karin
Image credits: brutbuilds