word
Brutalism
BROO-tuh-liz-um
ˈbruːtəlɪzəmListen
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Syllable breakdown
Brutalism
Dictionary meaning
An architectural style popular from the 1950s to 1970s, characterised by raw concrete and bold geometric forms.
History and origin
French — 'béton brut' (raw concrete) — a term coined by Le Corbusier.
Examples
- The National Theatre is one of London's most striking examples of Brutalist architecture.
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