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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.

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.

In the 1970s, Czech architects took their cues from the West and crafted their own brand of communist-era brutalism. This architectural style which takes its name from the French term for raw concrete (bton brut) wasnʼt just an Eastern bloc thing but was extremely popular around the world (Bostonʼs City Hall and

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.

The father of Brutalism was Le Corbusier, a Swiss architect and designer who, along with others, ushered in the era of modern architecture.

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.

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.