Build your brutalist competition website

translates to ʼhow ugly! ʼ so Brutta-lism might be ʼugly architectureʼ! But itʼs not that Beton Brut or Brutalism is all ugly (some may differ on this) but that it has become shorthand for evil.

The large-scale Brutalist projects of the mid-20th century have garnered criticism for their perceived social and environmental issues. Negative associations with crime, poverty, and institutionalization have contributed to the negative perception of these buildings.

What are the Websites for Architecture Contests? Competitions Archi. On this website you can search for ongoing international contests. ArchDaily. World Architecture Festival. Dezeen. Bustler. Designboom. Competitionline. RIBA Competitions.

Critics of the style find it unappealing due to its cold appearance, projecting an atmosphere of totalitarianism, as well as the association of the buildings with urban decay due to materials weathering poorly in certain climates and the surfaces being prone to vandalism by graffiti.

Even with its successes, Brutalism began to fall out of fashion in the 1970s. The outsize concrete structures no longer appeared as uplifting icons of post-war development. Instead, they were seen as overpowering, cold buildings that were more often than not associated with the ills of society.

Raw and Unpolished Design Elements From typography to a color palette (or lack thereof), a brutalist website intentionally creates an environment that feels raw and unpolished. To achieve this, some designers might utilize a sans serif font, while others might bring in something even more jarring like Comic Sans.

Brutalism in web design refers to a design approach that emphasizes raw, unpolished aesthetics. Brutalist websites incorporate visual features like bold typography, high-contrast color schemes and unrefined graphics.