Brutal London: Construct Your Own Concrete Capital

Norman Foster (Foreword), Peter Chadwick (Photographer), and John Grindrod

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In this fun and intellectually stimulating book, readers can recreate a number of London's most renowned Brutalist buildings. Opening with an informative history of the origins and philosophy of Brutalist architecture, the book then focuses on 9 buildings, including the Barbican Estate, Robin Hood Gardens, Balfron Tower and the National Theatre. The first part of the book looks at the significance of each of these buildings, with a short chapter on each, complete with texts and images. The second part of the book consists of a series of 9 pre-cut and folded buildings, printed on heavy card stock, that readers can detach and construct with easy-to-follow instructions. At once fun and informative, this unique book offers a challenging and entertaining approach to architecture.
  • ISBN10 3791383000
  • ISBN13 9783791383002
  • Publish Date 3 October 2016
  • Publish Status Out of Print
  • Out of Print 19 January 2021
  • Publish Country DE
  • Imprint Prestel