Brutalist Architecture, a controversial style
Brutalist architecture is hated by some and loved by others. Often massive in size and always rough in appearance. Though many people believe otherwise, Brutalist architecture isn’t called brutal because of its intimidating aspects, it actually gets its name from the French words ‘béton brut’ which translates to raw concrete, which is the core ingredient in brutalist architecture along with glass, steel, brick and rough-hewn stone. Brutalist architecture was and is often associated with poverty with its hard and worn-down appearance. Because of this, Brutalist architecture has gone in and out of style.