What I like about brutalist so much is that the buildings look unmovable like they will stand in their place forever this timelessness of them is just really humbling in a way
I have always wanted to build a house that mixes the aesthetics of brutalist buildings and those old water towers made of brick. A mix of imposing, unmovable and timeless, with rustic, homelike and cozy.
Even as nature grows on and out of it. "Watch me decay, I don't give a shit. I come from nature and I will be nature. My legacy forgotten and lost to time. This gives me peace."
The brutalist architecture reminds me of combine architecture from half life 2. It truly is one of the most captivating forms of architecture that i've seen.
Yeah. It's cool in a video game. A video game set in an oppressive authoritarian world designed to give the feeling of powerlessness and exemplify the misery of it's populace. Let's keep this stuff in dystopian video games and movies and keep it the hell away from actual humans that shouldn't be subjected to the misery and powerlessness of this architectural style. Build a better world, one that encourages pride in culture and beauty, and not something that befits the dystopian visions of 1984.
@@CarbonI4you’ve seen nothing if you believe that’s all there is to brutalism. It can be soft, fragile and intricate. You just need to experience the real world
@@viciousyeen6644 I've traveled all over the "real" world. From the depressing brutalist/modernist shitholes all over the UK and in some areas of germany and even swiss city centers to the beautiful and inviting cities of Budapest, Lisbon and old city centers around Europe. Thank god Satan, ahem I mean Le Corbusier, was never taken seriously over his plans for Paris.
I am a Data analyst, but whenever i see brutalism photos, somehow I have this feeling of fulfillment, yet emptiness. and I also fell in love, all my presentations, pitches, dashboards, reports are guided by this amazing aesthetics.
I have a love hate relationship with brutalism. Some of it I find terrible while other examples I find starkly avant-garde. In general my favorites are the Sub-group of Soc-Mod & Tashkent. I also actually love the FBI building in Boston
This video goes hard, it’s really cool being able to look into your mind like this, and you’re very articulate and open! I hope you’re having genuine fun when you make these videos for us. I fw the dead space games and your personality and I honestly just hope you’re having a good time dawg, eat good food today.
This comment is awesome! Thank you!! I’m having tons of fun making these videos for y’all, it makes me so happy that y’all actually enjoy them :) And thanks! I definitely will haha. Glad you enjoyed it, bro!
What I love about Brutalism is it's humanitarian focus. It emmerged out of the need to provide for those in need. Under it's cold uncaring presentation it is deeply humane. It's bare concrete look providing warmth and safety for people. It doesn't care if you like it or not for it knows it does something good, something bennefitial for others. On that note, I absolutely ADORE Eco-Brutalism! Bare concrete exterior merged with the lush greenery, like a stone pot holding beautiful flowers. I am not a fan of those "green skyscrapers" but I love those designs of medium density brutalist houses with TONS of cleverly integrated plants.
Brutalist architecture is nice because it makes you feel safe, some people need to feel more protected and others don't, but hopefully humans in the future will get to understand the meaning of it without focusing too much on its past Great video, I hope more people see it
Stark, forbidding, yet austere and defiant. That is the spirit of brutalism, a message of resolute solitude in a landscape of pastel cardboard plastic bullshit. Thanks for the vid, man.
That’s why I am subscribed to Quiet. Most of the time it’s him screaming and ranting on some crippy shit, or just making us have fun, BUT such videos like this are even better, because they are so different. I am myself more a fan of Gothic style, but I can not deny that Brutalism deserves more praise, and it defenetly deserves a better rep than just an echo of fear of war. Also, if I remember it right there is a game in Brutalism stile, made by Remedy, named Control, it’s pretty fun.
Haha I appreciate that a lot brotha, glad you gave the diff type video a chance :) And I actually own that game but haven’t played it yet! I’ll def have to play it for the channel one day :))
I played a lot of Half-Life 2, The Combine in-game also has the same architecture/style present in nearly everything they build or produce, something which I never consciously registered or noticed but it definitely influenced me into becoming a functionality over form guy so when I saw what brutalism is in architecture I absolutely fell in love with it's unforgiving, cold, foreboding, monolithic style
It’s nothing flashy or overly detailed. But it is in its own league in the best way possible, with the geometric mixes of concrete jungles creating the perfect structure
Studying architecture for a few years now, my first ever presentation I chose to talk about a Brutalist Building, specifically The National Assembly of Belize, Brutalist and Mayan Temple fusion,(honestly rad af) five minutes' walk from my house. Just really stood out as an option to talk about in my mind...something about this style man. love it.
My highschool in Australia was expanded in the 70s with brutalist architecture. I always thought it was cool, but nobody else did! The Principal had the sense to have the raw concrete pressure washed now and then. And I think thats part of the problem, many brutalist buildings are neglected, but everything needs maintenance to look its best. By the way, they ended up painting all the unfinished concrete at my high school. Its now lost its original charm and probably costs more to maintain.
I dont like brutalism... yet. But I'm grateful for the perspective! Each time someone who does like Brutalism points out something they enjoy about it, it gives me another thing to appreciate.
Finally someone who feels similarly about brutalism. It's unassuming almost saying yeah I could be braggadocious but I don't wannabe so live with it. It's awesome
Great video. Encapsulates so much of what I think. I used to see brutalism as the ordinary human does, so harsh. But I've evolved into loving it. Like you, for all the reasons others hate it. There is a retro-futurism that attracts me. A time that could have existed but never did.
I love this video and hate brutalism. You're video really helped me visualize brutalism as more than just the style of the communist hell holes left back in the slavic nations but truly give them the individuality that all sorts of architecture deserves. Thank you for this video.
what it most embodies for me, is an outward expression of Man dominating his surroundings, living within a solid form, as part of Earth. rather than a structure with fastened components. So bold
dam , thank you for articulating youre feelings behind this style of architecture. Me missus says it’s completely against who I am lol although the way I feel so deeply for it you put words to it cheers bred
There is a difference between an artist that creates no matter the opinion of others around them and an artist that wishes to offend and to spread their hateful emotion.
I like how Brutalism works well for fortification. The heavy use of stone can make for strong impenetrable fortress walls (At least when done right for that) Capable of withstanding violent riot/gang attacks. The use of simple geometry also appeals to me, though well you said that unique structures that stay true to them selves adds to Brutalism's bold expressionism, I think more standardization and uniformity would add to the simplicity of the style, I also believe that adding more standardization and uniformity in Brutalism, incorporating those traditional military values of standardization and uniformity would also add to Brutalism's enhairent value as a Practical Tactical architecture suitable for strong urban fortification. Still for Brutalism to reach it's fullest potential, we need to continue developing better materials. Namely concrete that is better at deflecting shocks for earthquake proofing, better for insulation against extreme weather conditions, and is more durable over longer periods of time. Chemical engineers did discover the Roman Empire's secret for regenerating/self repairing concrete, and those Roman structures continuing to stand over 2000 years later does show the Roman recipe can stand the test of time. I still think there is room for much needed improvements to concrete for Brutalism to reach it's potential.
Brutalist architecture is one of the style that I love (the other being Gothic, Japanese and Middle-Eastern) because of the simple fact that it's... simple. A block of concrete is a block of concrete, and it's upfront in functionality without any fanciness thrown in. If I had to describe the style, it's ominous, yet at the same time majestic. It stands out against other styles around it, it stands against time that ages it, and it stands against weather that weathers it. It doesn't do anything except stand, and it stands out doing that. Emanating the feeling of power, utility, authority and basically saying "I don't give a fuck, I just stand", without any fancy decor, it clearly strikes a different kind of appreciation to admire it
My university. The National University of Malaysia was built on the idea of having a 'National' university. It was also crowd-funded by Malaysians. All buildings built when it was opened were of brutalist architecture. Some people scoff by the bareness of the buildings. The university said that it was simply to remind the students that the university was built with the people's money. Every grain on the concrete, every bricks that they can see represents every cent of it. Idk whether the story is all true or its just a uni propaganda but I love to accept the story. Everyday, I went to class in awe of the rawness of my university. I totally understand what you feel while making this video. Those are all my feelings when I was there. Living inside the campus, walking alone, exploring all the faculties were an indescribeable experience. Since I entered UKM, I'm in love with Brutalism.
This is a really good video. I was thinking about why I like brutalism since it seems like something you're not "supposed to" like. I still don't really know but your thoughts helped and are interesting in themselves. I think my appreciation of minimalism is part of it. And then there's this sense of scale that it conveys. Like something greater than us that will long outlive us. Not that I don't like pretty decorations but I can't help always contemplating how much work has to be put into polishing and maintaining them which always creates a sense of burden. And I love contrasts. People radiate and shine all the more inside or beside a brutalist structure. Not just people but anything else. Art in particular. Music too. The Festival Hall in London let's the music unfold differently.
Some argue that the environment you live in shapes you, and that architecture plays a part in that; and I think apart from looking rather basic and not the most visually appealing style (arguably simple in comparison to some), people think living around brutalist architecture is making people complacent with living in an ugly society...or some such BS. That said, I think it has its place in demonstrating monolithic feelings that I see as alien; brutalist buildings make me think of confusion (in the sense that it's labyrinthic, and there's no clear landmark in its design that I can recall to stand out), which in turn makes me feel insignificant in a way. But it does work well with dystopic genres because of that; it's the brutal side of the modern world we live in. Though, I honestly prefer art deco and gothic architecture; the latter has something fascinating about it, that I guess shows the transition of the medieval into a renaissance. Dark, but mysteriously beautiful.
Yeah I agree, I love that simplistic yet complex type of alien lookin it has to it. Just intimidating and enigmatic and somehow both familiar and unfamiliar. The ideologies and stuff people tie to people for liking something age such BS, it’s always such a stretch. And I love gothic too, it so unique and interesting to look at..
3:43 -- I completely agree! Well said ^^ Tbh, I hated Brutalist Architecture because of its past and negative connotations as well, but I always thought it had some kind of "somber beauty" to it (like it was designed and built by people longing for some kind of good future, which is very human). I think it's interesting how it's protrayed in both dystopian and utopian futures -- these settings are like night and day. Brutalism, if anything, seems to be wholly neutral in this regard. You can make it out to be however you want. So, Brutalism is art and a reflection of the human condition in a way (imho). Thanks for reading this little ramble!
I discovered brutalism by playing Bungie Halo games. I always loved Forerunners and their architecture. Very bold and cold yet looking quite nostalgic maybe this is why I love brutalism. I would live in both Brutalist apartment and home :D
Oh boy, i totaly agree with all the same reasons. I fell in love with it too. But then, i love dystopian too. I do think it helps to have a melancholic personality.
I grew up in Eastern Europe where I saw these types of buildings. I do have a negative feeling when I see them because it screams communism but I do like homes that built in this style. They fit with nature
My personal favorite is the general European antiquity era art style of the Mediterranean. I love the great pillars and lifelike statues they really show the greatness and ambitions of those generations that are bygone but their works touched history forever.
You're clever enough to touch subjects like this, but not to activate a secondary shot in Dead Space? I can't describe with any words how much I love you dude
Brutalism is beautiful. It's not meant for everyone to enjoy it, but I struggled to find videos talking about it positively. Most videos are really biased and on some really messed stuff, as if brutalism is something strictly soviet. Thankfully, in Brazil, there are some insane brutalist buildings, FIESP, Sesc pompeia, FAUSP, and many others. I'm hoping to find more videos that show how pretty and yet intimidating the brutalist architecture can be. Also, as an archi student, I sympathize with lots of opinions said in the videos. Buildings full of ornaments and stuff have their own value, but nothing stands out to me as these huge concrete and geometrical monsters. All of that combined with an interior that can, if done well, be very comfy, very organized, and paradoxical to that of what seems to be an apathic exterior. It's a taste for more than just what the eye meets.
I love the duality of it, living expressionism by its sculptural appearance while keeping the functionality of ergonomic components, almost introverted at times. All while being aesthetically pleasing, playing with materials and textures for haptics as well as visuals. There are marvelous monuments of art out there
Awsome video! I'm also a big fan of brutalism but I always have trouble explaining why I like Brutalism. They way you describe your feelings is what I also like brutalism. Definetly prefered the generic neoclassical building or the boring all glass modern building. I remeber I got a lot of flack for saying that neoclassical architecture was overrated, lmao.
as an eastern European, I despise Brutalist architecture, it makes me feel like I'm a Minecraft villager stuck in some player's dictator state, it makes me feel likes I'm in some random lower class town in Russia, it's like I'm in city 17 from Half Life, it's the second world equivalent of first world suburban homes, both are empty, bleak and lacking of human soul
Control, take the time to get Control developed by Remedy, aside from being a quite fun third-person shooter, Brutalism is one of the prime aesthetics of the game.
Brutalist should only have a minuscule place in society, like those WW2 flak towers in Germany. However it should not disrupt the architecture which surrounds it. Meaning there should be and *almost* seamless transition from one style to brutalism, having a Butalist building right next to Teutor houses would detract from the the Teutor houses and appear as a cancer.
and if we're talking about the origins of the architectural style isn't roman, neoclassical or gothic architecture have more bad backgrounds because they were build at those times where they force slaves to do labor to create money and acquire resources so they can build their "historic buildings"?
I'm no expert but I think this has a good amount in common with the idea of brutalism: If you ever have the free time, I highly suggest checking out the "nuclear spike fields". From what I understand, it was used as an early idea of a warning sign against persons of the future from digging up buried radioactive waste, but they scrapped the idea as it was seen as too fascinating in a way. It featured jagged concrete spikes pointing skywards and in some cases sat on maze-like pathways in order to make digging in the area more difficult. It has a eerie sense of isolation and emptiness around the structures which makes the art so surreal.
This comment has led me down into a rabbit hole. Now I’m obsessed with these spike fields LOL thank you for showing me this. I’ve actually been thinking about making a video about these now..
I like this video! But I feel like there are some things you missed out on and I feel like as a history major I should add on fact that brutalism actually highly expressionist and not actually ‘hiding. It not really symbolizing of poverty, but of anti-homelessness. The core philosophy of brutalism IS appartement buildings, homes; it has a huge socialist connotation. It is supposed to give the viewer confidence.
I can agree with what you said in the video and I too have a deep love and admiration of Brutalism. It was only recently that I came across the architectural style in one of Curious Muse's videos on Brutalism and I was immediately enthralled. It does have an imposing visage in most of the forms it takes. Its strong and durable but it isn't rigid or confined to any particular time period, indeed the weather oftentimes has a gradual effect on it too. But the thing I love most is when it is paired with nature. Something about the contrasting forms exchanges and emphasizes the beauty of the other. Within nature exists a certain regularity and repetition, something that is noticeably obvious about the brutalist form, and so there is a shared harmony and understanding that radiates through them both. We haven't seen all Brutalism has to offer and although the concrete blocks of flats and high-rise buildings we see in many cities have quite a drab and depressing exterior, there is more to them than meets the eye, or at least there can be, just like we as humans are more than the sum of our parts
Ever see British Supermarionation like shows THUNDERBIRDS and CAPTAIN SCARLET & THE MYSTERONS? They're like the brutalist school of kiddie cartoons! Some British people, in particular, connect brutalist architecture to their nostalgia for the 1960s...
there's something i wanna say about brutalism. if you live in such structure. and you build up memories in those mazes of concrete. they will last forever. cuz they rarely change or get painted. 2nd is most of the small events happen in such places fade away. like memories. because of the repetitive nature of the building. idk how to describe it.
Your second point relates to liminal spaces. Brutalism is very very liminal, because it draws no attention to itself, it's not an eyecatcher and a bookmark setter in memory. For me that's good because it allows me to focus not on the environment, but on what happens in it.
I live about 45 ish minutes away from UC Davis and I loooove grabbing some kava and taking a walk through the brutalist campus. It’s so empty and cold and I feel like I’m in a YA novel out there lol.
I hope you guys enjoyed this one :) I wanted to switch it up a bit and bring a little more diversity to the channel!
Thank you all for watching
this video was crazy man...Im an only child...I guess all only childs love brutalism !
👍👍🙏Nice One
The sexual tension between you and concrete is palpable. I love it
What I like about brutalist so much is that the buildings look unmovable like they will stand in their place forever this timelessness of them is just really humbling in a way
I have always wanted to build a house that mixes the aesthetics of brutalist buildings and those old water towers made of brick.
A mix of imposing, unmovable and timeless, with rustic, homelike and cozy.
That makes eco-brutalism even better!
Even though they actually dont, and deteriorate much quicker the average building
Even as nature grows on and out of it.
"Watch me decay, I don't give a shit.
I come from nature and I will be nature. My legacy forgotten and lost to time.
This gives me peace."
For real. And then you think "we made that" and it feels so satisfying.
Brutalism is to us what Classicism was to the ancients. Immovable, unbound, and imposing structures that stand the test of time
I feel brutalist architecture is perfect for art museums. Since it's simple, blocky concrete shapes, all the focus can be on the art.
Or sporting and musical venues
That's part of Brutalism's magic: it exists unto itself, yes, but it can be a baseplate for all sorts of additional decorations. _Especially_ plants.
Absolutely
The brutalist architecture reminds me of combine architecture from half life 2. It truly is one of the most captivating forms of architecture that i've seen.
Yeah. It's cool in a video game. A video game set in an oppressive authoritarian world designed to give the feeling of powerlessness and exemplify the misery of it's populace. Let's keep this stuff in dystopian video games and movies and keep it the hell away from actual humans that shouldn't be subjected to the misery and powerlessness of this architectural style. Build a better world, one that encourages pride in culture and beauty, and not something that befits the dystopian visions of 1984.
@@CarbonI4you’ve seen nothing if you believe that’s all there is to brutalism. It can be soft, fragile and intricate. You just need to experience the real world
@@viciousyeen6644 I've traveled all over the "real" world. From the depressing brutalist/modernist shitholes all over the UK and in some areas of germany and even swiss city centers to the beautiful and inviting cities of Budapest, Lisbon and old city centers around Europe. Thank god Satan, ahem I mean Le Corbusier, was never taken seriously over his plans for Paris.
@@viciousyeen6644 By its brutal nature it cannot, not even close to the degree of any other design style that doesn't come under modernism
@@Humannbeing you should go out and see for yourself, touch a wall made by Tadao Ando or Sit on a balcony of Kenzō Tange.
brutalism just looks so futuristic and massive and it gives that "out of this world" feeling sometimes thats why its so good imo
I am a Data analyst, but whenever i see brutalism photos, somehow I have this feeling of fulfillment, yet emptiness. and I also fell in love, all my presentations, pitches, dashboards, reports are guided by this amazing aesthetics.
brutalism is like a human interpretation of a bare mountain, a sheer cliff, a scorched boulder in the middle of a lush field
Brutalist architecture brings me comfort and feeling of security.
Same!
The minimalist aspect of brutalism is my favourite. Sometime, I dream to build a rectangular house completely concrete.
I have a love hate relationship with brutalism. Some of it I find terrible while other examples I find starkly avant-garde.
In general my favorites are the Sub-group of Soc-Mod & Tashkent. I also actually love the FBI building in Boston
Glad I'm not the only one feeling in love with brutalism
This video goes hard, it’s really cool being able to look into your mind like this, and you’re very articulate and open! I hope you’re having genuine fun when you make these videos for us. I fw the dead space games and your personality and I honestly just hope you’re having a good time dawg, eat good food today.
This comment is awesome! Thank you!! I’m having tons of fun making these videos for y’all, it makes me so happy that y’all actually enjoy them :) And thanks! I definitely will haha. Glad you enjoyed it, bro!
brutalism makes you wonder if there is a totally different reality going on inside those buildings. i love it.
"IT STANDS OUT, YET BLENDS IN SO WELL" 👏👏👏
I just discovered "african brutalism" last year and fell👏🏿in👏🏿love👏🏿... and it's growing to deep dives like this. Thank you for this!
What I love about Brutalism is it's humanitarian focus. It emmerged out of the need to provide for those in need.
Under it's cold uncaring presentation it is deeply humane. It's bare concrete look providing warmth and safety for people.
It doesn't care if you like it or not for it knows it does something good, something bennefitial for others.
On that note, I absolutely ADORE Eco-Brutalism! Bare concrete exterior merged with the lush greenery, like a stone pot holding beautiful flowers.
I am not a fan of those "green skyscrapers" but I love those designs of medium density brutalist houses with TONS of cleverly integrated plants.
Brutalist architecture is nice because it makes you feel safe, some people need to feel more protected and others don't, but hopefully humans in the future will get to understand the meaning of it without focusing too much on its past
Great video, I hope more people see it
I like to see complex brutalist structures with many intersecting shapes and small features.
Stark, forbidding, yet austere and defiant. That is the spirit of brutalism, a message of resolute solitude in a landscape of pastel cardboard plastic bullshit. Thanks for the vid, man.
Wow! Beautifully put. Thank you bro I appreciate that a lot :) I’m glad you enjoyed it!
It's fine so long as you aren't one of the poor sweats who has to live there.
@@ian_b I'd like to live in a Brutalist apartment block.
@@ian_b _If you're not a poor sweat._
FTFY.
@@jakekaywell5972No you wouldn't, not if you actually did it.
That’s why I am subscribed to Quiet. Most of the time it’s him screaming and ranting on some crippy shit, or just making us have fun, BUT such videos like this are even better, because they are so different. I am myself more a fan of Gothic style, but I can not deny that Brutalism deserves more praise, and it defenetly deserves a better rep than just an echo of fear of war.
Also, if I remember it right there is a game in Brutalism stile, made by Remedy, named Control, it’s pretty fun.
Haha I appreciate that a lot brotha, glad you gave the diff type video a chance :) And I actually own that game but haven’t played it yet! I’ll def have to play it for the channel one day :))
I played a lot of Half-Life 2, The Combine in-game also has the same architecture/style present in nearly everything they build or produce, something which I never consciously registered or noticed but it definitely influenced me into becoming a functionality over form guy so when I saw what brutalism is in architecture I absolutely fell in love with it's unforgiving, cold, foreboding, monolithic style
I love brutalist architecture so much
i really like this style too, makes me just want to quietly be in the centre of whatever brutalist fortress like building it is.
I like the simplicity
Fell in love with this style like couple weeks ago and I got
so excited, when I noticed, that a chapel in my city was designed this way. Great video.
It’s nothing flashy or overly detailed. But it is in its own league in the best way possible, with the geometric mixes of concrete jungles creating the perfect structure
Studying architecture for a few years now, my first ever presentation I chose to talk about a Brutalist Building, specifically The National Assembly of Belize, Brutalist and Mayan Temple fusion,(honestly rad af) five minutes' walk from my house. Just really stood out as an option to talk about in my mind...something about this style man. love it.
Damn that sounds SICK. I'm gonna have to look up that mix sometime.
It's exactly as you stated..."Brutalism" is the the only form of Architecture that makes me FEEL something...simple and CLEAN.
C: we also love brutalism art. its so unique.
My highschool in Australia was expanded in the 70s with brutalist architecture. I always thought it was cool, but nobody else did! The Principal had the sense to have the raw concrete pressure washed now and then. And I think thats part of the problem, many brutalist buildings are neglected, but everything needs maintenance to look its best.
By the way, they ended up painting all the unfinished concrete at my high school. Its now lost its original charm and probably costs more to maintain.
A agree with everything you said. For me brutalism brings a type of peace I don't get from any other setting.
I dont like brutalism... yet. But I'm grateful for the perspective! Each time someone who does like Brutalism points out something they enjoy about it, it gives me another thing to appreciate.
Brutalist architecture makes me feel like I’m living in a dystopian future. It’s super unique though
discovered brutalism style in my dreams
it's a great video explaining why someone like me loves and appreciates this style or architecture. it's raw and beautiful with nothing to hide.
Raw, sure
Beautiful, no
Nothing to hide, depends on who owns it
Finally someone who feels similarly about brutalism. It's unassuming almost saying yeah I could be braggadocious but I don't wannabe so live with it. It's awesome
Great video. Encapsulates so much of what I think. I used to see brutalism as the ordinary human does, so harsh. But I've evolved into loving it. Like you, for all the reasons others hate it. There is a retro-futurism that attracts me. A time that could have existed but never did.
Brutalism reminds me of raw power
was not expecting a brutalism micro essay video from this channel but good shit
:) Thanks bro!
I love this video and hate brutalism.
You're video really helped me visualize brutalism as more than just the style of the communist hell holes left back in the slavic nations but truly give them the individuality that all sorts of architecture deserves.
Thank you for this video.
Thank you for watching :) I’m glad you watched with an open mind and enjoyed it! This comment made me happy
what it most embodies for me, is an outward expression of Man dominating his surroundings, living within a solid form, as part of Earth. rather than a structure with fastened components. So bold
dam , thank you for articulating youre feelings behind this style of architecture. Me missus says it’s completely against who I am lol although the way I feel so deeply for it you put words to it cheers bred
brutalism is my love in life, its my light in the dark tunnel.
Let people hate it. It only makes it more lovely for us. We do nothing and yet something.
I totally love brutalist architecture, dark and futuristic
I fell in love when I started studying the soviet union and its awesome brutalist statues and art pieces
I fell in love with Brutalism after watching Total Recall during its theatrical release in 1990.
how does this only have 400 views!!??? this is such quality content wish u all the best man
Haha thank you brother :) Means a lot
There is a difference between an artist that creates no matter the opinion of others around them and an artist that wishes to offend and to spread their hateful emotion.
I like how Brutalism works well for fortification. The heavy use of stone can make for strong impenetrable fortress walls (At least when done right for that) Capable of withstanding violent riot/gang attacks. The use of simple geometry also appeals to me, though well you said that unique structures that stay true to them selves adds to Brutalism's bold expressionism, I think more standardization and uniformity would add to the simplicity of the style, I also believe that adding more standardization and uniformity in Brutalism, incorporating those traditional military values of standardization and uniformity would also add to Brutalism's enhairent value as a Practical Tactical architecture suitable for strong urban fortification. Still for Brutalism to reach it's fullest potential, we need to continue developing better materials. Namely concrete that is better at deflecting shocks for earthquake proofing, better for insulation against extreme weather conditions, and is more durable over longer periods of time. Chemical engineers did discover the Roman Empire's secret for regenerating/self repairing concrete, and those Roman structures continuing to stand over 2000 years later does show the Roman recipe can stand the test of time. I still think there is room for much needed improvements to concrete for Brutalism to reach it's potential.
I'm planning on making a graphic novel based on exclusively brutalist archieutecture.
Oooooo send me that when it’s finished!
I love brutalism. It should be a general philosophical movement.
I agree! People get too hooked up on the past of it rather than the future of it
Brutalist architecture is one of the style that I love (the other being Gothic, Japanese and Middle-Eastern) because of the simple fact that it's... simple. A block of concrete is a block of concrete, and it's upfront in functionality without any fanciness thrown in. If I had to describe the style, it's ominous, yet at the same time majestic. It stands out against other styles around it, it stands against time that ages it, and it stands against weather that weathers it. It doesn't do anything except stand, and it stands out doing that. Emanating the feeling of power, utility, authority and basically saying "I don't give a fuck, I just stand", without any fancy decor, it clearly strikes a different kind of appreciation to admire it
My university. The National University of Malaysia was built on the idea of having a 'National' university. It was also crowd-funded by Malaysians. All buildings built when it was opened were of brutalist architecture. Some people scoff by the bareness of the buildings. The university said that it was simply to remind the students that the university was built with the people's money. Every grain on the concrete, every bricks that they can see represents every cent of it. Idk whether the story is all true or its just a uni propaganda but I love to accept the story. Everyday, I went to class in awe of the rawness of my university. I totally understand what you feel while making this video. Those are all my feelings when I was there. Living inside the campus, walking alone, exploring all the faculties were an indescribeable experience. Since I entered UKM, I'm in love with Brutalism.
outside brutalism inside hindu architecture my dresm house
I got into brutalist after playing halo, and it’s brutalist and alien aesthetic that is common to the ruins
It looks very Mega Man X ish. It looks awesome.
This is a really good video. I was thinking about why I like brutalism since it seems like something you're not "supposed to" like. I still don't really know but your thoughts helped and are interesting in themselves.
I think my appreciation of minimalism is part of it. And then there's this sense of scale that it conveys. Like something greater than us that will long outlive us. Not that I don't like pretty decorations but I can't help always contemplating how much work has to be put into polishing and maintaining them which always creates a sense of burden.
And I love contrasts. People radiate and shine all the more inside or beside a brutalist structure. Not just people but anything else. Art in particular. Music too. The Festival Hall in London let's the music unfold differently.
Some argue that the environment you live in shapes you, and that architecture plays a part in that; and I think apart from looking rather basic and not the most visually appealing style (arguably simple in comparison to some), people think living around brutalist architecture is making people complacent with living in an ugly society...or some such BS. That said, I think it has its place in demonstrating monolithic feelings that I see as alien; brutalist buildings make me think of confusion (in the sense that it's labyrinthic, and there's no clear landmark in its design that I can recall to stand out), which in turn makes me feel insignificant in a way. But it does work well with dystopic genres because of that; it's the brutal side of the modern world we live in.
Though, I honestly prefer art deco and gothic architecture; the latter has something fascinating about it, that I guess shows the transition of the medieval into a renaissance. Dark, but mysteriously beautiful.
Yeah I agree, I love that simplistic yet complex type of alien lookin it has to it. Just intimidating and enigmatic and somehow both familiar and unfamiliar. The ideologies and stuff people tie to people for liking something age such BS, it’s always such a stretch.
And I love gothic too, it so unique and interesting to look at..
3:43 -- I completely agree! Well said ^^
Tbh, I hated Brutalist Architecture because of its past and negative connotations as well, but I always thought it had some kind of "somber beauty" to it (like it was designed and built by people longing for some
kind of good future, which is very human). I think it's interesting how it's protrayed in both dystopian and utopian futures -- these settings are like night and day. Brutalism, if anything, seems to be wholly neutral in this regard. You can make it out to be however you want.
So, Brutalism is art and a reflection of the human condition in a way (imho). Thanks for reading this little ramble!
I discovered brutalism by playing Bungie Halo games. I always loved Forerunners and their architecture. Very bold and cold yet looking quite nostalgic maybe this is why I love brutalism. I would live in both Brutalist apartment and home :D
Oh boy, i totaly agree with all the same reasons. I fell in love with it too. But then, i love dystopian too. I do think it helps to have a melancholic personality.
I grew up in Eastern Europe where I saw these types of buildings. I do have a negative feeling when I see them because it screams communism but I do like homes that built in this style. They fit with nature
My personal favorite is the general European antiquity era art style of the Mediterranean. I love the great pillars and lifelike statues they really show the greatness and ambitions of those generations that are bygone but their works touched history forever.
Ecobrutalism takes it to another level!
Raw concrete, with leaves and flowers, is a wonderful contrast. Colorful and ascetic, solid and soft, dull and vibrant.
They are the type of buildings that you want to see once, maybe while traveling to a foreign country, but not actually live in
You're clever enough to touch subjects like this, but not to activate a secondary shot in Dead Space? I can't describe with any words how much I love you dude
Only downside I can think of is the insulation, would be cold as hell in the winter 😂
😭Facts but I’m already always HOT AF as is so it’d probably be great for me💀💀 Fast metabolism problems lmaoo
Brutalism is beautiful. It's not meant for everyone to enjoy it, but I struggled to find videos talking about it positively. Most videos are really biased and on some really messed stuff, as if brutalism is something strictly soviet. Thankfully, in Brazil, there are some insane brutalist buildings, FIESP, Sesc pompeia, FAUSP, and many others. I'm hoping to find more videos that show how pretty and yet intimidating the brutalist architecture can be.
Also, as an archi student, I sympathize with lots of opinions said in the videos. Buildings full of ornaments and stuff have their own value, but nothing stands out to me as these huge concrete and geometrical monsters. All of that combined with an interior that can, if done well, be very comfy, very organized, and paradoxical to that of what seems to be an apathic exterior.
It's a taste for more than just what the eye meets.
I’m glad this video managed to attract some individuals with wonderful minds such as yourself! Thank you for the input, that was beautifully written!!
I love the duality of it, living expressionism by its sculptural appearance while keeping the functionality of ergonomic components, almost introverted at times. All while being aesthetically pleasing, playing with materials and textures for haptics as well as visuals. There are marvelous monuments of art out there
I'm an art deco man myself, statues and unique shapes are the coolest
You much more of an intellectual than you’ve led us to believe
Actively hostile and honest. Ideologist and cold. I love it!!
A dream in gray, a peaceful, solitary death...
Thanatos
This is a tradition to watch this every 6 months
It makes me feel safe
This was a brutal explanation.
It looks cool AF
Awsome video! I'm also a big fan of brutalism but I always have trouble explaining why I like Brutalism. They way you describe your feelings is what I also like brutalism. Definetly prefered the generic neoclassical building or the boring all glass modern building. I remeber I got a lot of flack for saying that neoclassical architecture was overrated, lmao.
as an eastern European, I despise Brutalist architecture, it makes me feel like I'm a Minecraft villager stuck in some player's dictator state, it makes me feel likes I'm in some random lower class town in Russia, it's like I'm in city 17 from Half Life, it's the second world equivalent of first world suburban homes, both are empty, bleak and lacking of human soul
Beats homelessness
They look badass and very fortified-
Control, take the time to get Control developed by Remedy, aside from being a quite fun third-person shooter, Brutalism is one of the prime aesthetics of the game.
I already own it, just haven’t played it yet ;))
@@QuietKills ... bruh...
I felt in love with brutalism because of Control. 🔻
I think splashes of brutalism looks nice really blends in with everything, but if everything is I made in a brutalist style I’d rather die.
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Self Validating Body of Art, this ! Fucking love this line!!
Authentic, minimalist.....reductionist. Desolate. Nothingness. Human beings disappear.
That is the idea and it’s sad
@@musically-assureddestructi8843 On the contrary, that is why it is beautiful. It is devoid of life.
It reminds me how small we are as humans compared to our world. I think it's strikingly terrifying but beautiful.
That….sounds awful tbh
Brutalist is so kick ass.
Brutalist should only have a minuscule place in society, like those WW2 flak towers in Germany. However it should not disrupt the architecture which surrounds it. Meaning there should be and *almost* seamless transition from one style to brutalism, having a Butalist building right next to Teutor houses would detract from the the Teutor houses and appear as a cancer.
and if we're talking about the origins of the architectural style isn't roman, neoclassical or gothic architecture have more bad backgrounds because they were build at those times where they force slaves to do labor to create money and acquire resources so they can build their "historic buildings"?
Yeah as if the church wasn’t probably the most corrupt institution at that time lol. People only get offended by what’s popular to be offended by.
As someone who lives in a cuboidal sky-blue block of a house.
I like brutalism
I'm no expert but I think this has a good amount in common with the idea of brutalism:
If you ever have the free time, I highly suggest checking out the "nuclear spike fields". From what I understand, it was used as an early idea of a warning sign against persons of the future from digging up buried radioactive waste, but they scrapped the idea as it was seen as too fascinating in a way. It featured jagged concrete spikes pointing skywards and in some cases sat on maze-like pathways in order to make digging in the area more difficult. It has a eerie sense of isolation and emptiness around the structures which makes the art so surreal.
This comment has led me down into a rabbit hole. Now I’m obsessed with these spike fields LOL thank you for showing me this. I’ve actually been thinking about making a video about these now..
No problem, king, glad I could help!
I just saw this on reel and I really love it
Love the change of topic, altough, idrk if you talked about this before tbh
I haven’t :) I’d love to being more topics like these to the channel tho! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Brutalism is my aesthetic
I like this video! But I feel like there are some things you missed out on and I feel like as a history major I should add on fact that brutalism actually highly expressionist and not actually ‘hiding. It not really symbolizing of poverty, but of anti-homelessness. The core philosophy of brutalism IS appartement buildings, homes; it has a huge socialist connotation. It is supposed to give the viewer confidence.
I can agree with what you said in the video and I too have a deep love and admiration of Brutalism. It was only recently that I came across the architectural style in one of Curious Muse's videos on Brutalism and I was immediately enthralled. It does have an imposing visage in most of the forms it takes. Its strong and durable but it isn't rigid or confined to any particular time period, indeed the weather oftentimes has a gradual effect on it too. But the thing I love most is when it is paired with nature. Something about the contrasting forms exchanges and emphasizes the beauty of the other. Within nature exists a certain regularity and repetition, something that is noticeably obvious about the brutalist form, and so there is a shared harmony and understanding that radiates through them both. We haven't seen all Brutalism has to offer and although the concrete blocks of flats and high-rise buildings we see in many cities have quite a drab and depressing exterior, there is more to them than meets the eye, or at least there can be, just like we as humans are more than the sum of our parts
Ever see British Supermarionation like shows THUNDERBIRDS and CAPTAIN SCARLET & THE MYSTERONS? They're like the brutalist school of kiddie cartoons!
Some British people, in particular, connect brutalist architecture to their nostalgia for the 1960s...
there's something i wanna say about brutalism.
if you live in such structure. and you build up memories in those mazes of concrete. they will last forever. cuz they rarely change or get painted.
2nd is most of the small events happen in such places fade away. like memories. because of the repetitive nature of the building. idk how to describe it.
Your second point relates to liminal spaces. Brutalism is very very liminal, because it draws no attention to itself, it's not an eyecatcher and a bookmark setter in memory. For me that's good because it allows me to focus not on the environment, but on what happens in it.
I live about 45 ish minutes away from UC Davis and I loooove grabbing some kava and taking a walk through the brutalist campus. It’s so empty and cold and I feel like I’m in a YA novel out there lol.