Recently I discovered some inspiring pictures of Instagram, (especially from one photographer @danbdanb) based in Sheffield. They celebrate the delights of concrete; Brutalist architecture.
Born in the 1950’s this movement was a triumph of substance over style, minimalist design that showcased the material, mostly concrete.
Some buildings are now national treasures, examples include, the Royal National Theatre and our dear Barbican Centre.
Brutalism gained considerable momentum here in Britain as government communities sought inexpensive construction and design methods for low-cost housing, shopping centres, and government buildings. For this reason there are some treasures in Sheffield, on of which is featured here.
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