Brutalist Style Collection

Preston Bus Station FF003606
Preston Bus Station, Tithebarrn Street, Preston. Detail of the exterior facade featuring the upturned edges to the car park decks. Photographed in 2003

Trellick Tower DP101891
Trellick Tower, 5 Goldborne Road, North Kensington, London. 1968-72 by Erno Goldfinger. General view of elevation

Preston Bus Station DP143109
Preston Bus Station, Tithebarrn Street, Preston. General view illuminated at dusk, taken from Lords Walk in June 2011. Access ramps lead into the car park

Balfron Tower DP137832
Balfron Tower, St Leonards Road, Poplar, London. General view of tower by Erno Goldfinger. Grade II* listed building

Welbeck Street Car Par DP094113
Welbeck Street Car Park, Marylebone Lane, Westminster, London. Exterior, detail

Coventry Cathedral DP082327
Cathedral Church of St Michael, Priory Street, Coventry, Warwickshire. Chancel and tapestry by Graham Sutherland

Trinity Square Car Park DP059892
Trinity Square Car Park, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear. The Get Carter Car Park

Preston Bus Station JLP01_08_082572
Preston Bus Station, Tithebarrn Street, Preston. End-on view showing the northern elevation with the car park decks protruding to either side. Photographed in October 1969; John Laing Collection

architecture, brutalist style, concrete, Listed Grade II*, Post War
Stockwell Bus Garage, Binfield Road, Stockwell, London. 1952-3 by Adie, Button and Partners with Thomas Bilbow. Interior, general view of bus garage

Lancaster University Chaplaincy DP138154
Lancaster University, Scotforth Road, Lancaster, Lancashire. Detail view of The Chaplaincy Centre

Newcastle Civic Centre DP058352
Civic Centre, St Marys Place, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Designed 1950 and buoilt 1956-65. General view of exterior

Heinz South Building DP158108
Heinz, South Building, Hayes Park, Hayes, Hillingdon. 1965 by Gordon Bunshaft. General view of South Building (administrative headquarters)

New Street Signal Box BB95_13681
New Street Signal Box, Birmingham. South east elevation from south east. Photographed in August 1995

Roger Stevens Building, Leeds University DP158137
Roger Stevens Building, Chancellors Square, Leeds University, Leeds, Yorkshire. General view of the west elevation

Dunelm House, Durham University JLP01_08_073192
Exterior view of Dunelm House, Durham University, showing a walkway and stairs. Dunelm House was designed by Architects Co-Partnership, under the supervision of Sir Ove Arup

Post War Buildings Kettles Yard, Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Interior view of gallery extension designed by Leslie Martin

Apollo Pavilion DP099463
Apollo Pavilion, Peterlee, County Durham. General view of Apollo Pavilion by Victor Passmore, 1969

Park Hill Sheffield DP030884
Park Hill, Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Constructed 1957-60. Exterior, general view of the estate

Royal College of Physicians DP099286
The Royal College of Physicians, St Andrews Place, Regents Park, Camden, Greater London. 1960-64, extended 1995-6 by Denys Lasdun and Partners. Interior of foyer, showing stair

British Gas Research Station FF003555
British Gas Research Station, Station Road, Killingworth, North Tyneside. Exterior view from the north-east. Photographed in 2003

Hillingdon a068672
Hillingdon, London. A newly built block of flats constructed in the brutalist style on an estate at Field End Road. Photographed by John Gay 1968-75

Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ The King DP030812
Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ The King, Liverpool, Merseyside. Exterior general view with the belfry

Roger Stevens Building, Leeds University DP136623
Roger Stevens Building, Leeds University, Leeds, West Yorkshire. General view of the exterior

Derwent Tower a038508
Derwent Tower, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. The Dunston Rocket. August 2002. The tower was demolished in 2012

Trinity Square Car Park DP059888
Trinity Square Car Park, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear. The Get Carter Car Park

Seat, Robin Hood Gardens DP195294
Robin Hood Gardens, Poplar, London. Detail of seating to lift shaft entrance. Number 8. Alison and Peter Smithson

Preston Bus Station JLP01_08_081452
Preston Bus Station, Tithebarrn Street, Preston. View of the car park decks during construction. Photographed in June 1969; John Laing Collection

Preston Bus Station DP142034
Preston Bus Station, Tithebarrn Street, Preston. The west elevation with buses in bays of the bus station. Photographed in April 2011

Churchill College DP100735
Central Building, Churchill College, Storeys Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. 1961- 68. Sheppard Robson and Partners. Interior of dining hall. NHLE 1227706

Roger Stevens Building DP158132
Roger Stevens Building, Chancellors Square, Leeds University, Leeds, Yorkshire. 1970, by Chamberlin, Powell and Bon. Detail view of west elevation

Warwick University DP147511
Houses for Visiting Mathematicians, Gibbet Hill Campus, Warwick University. Housing lit at twilight. Designed in 1967, built 1968-9 by Howell, Killick, Partridge and Amis

St Paul Harlow DP158590
St Paul, College Square, Harlow, Essex. Interior view of chancel with organ

Preston Bus Station JLP01_08_081453
Preston Bus Station, Tithebarrn Street, Preston. View of the car park decks and access ramp during construction. Photographed in June 1969; John Laing Collection

Preston Bus Station JLP01_08_081441
Preston Bus Station, Tithebarrn Street, Preston. The placement of a concrete beam during construction. Photographed in June 1969; John Laing Collection

Preston Bus Station DP143110
Preston Bus Station, Tithebarrn Street, Preston. The west elevation illuminated at dusk with buses in bays of the bus station. Photographed in June 2011

Council House Bristol DP081803
Council House, College Green, Bristol. 1935-1952. By Vincent Harris. General view of front elevation

Former Sugar Silo DP162728
Former Sugar Silo, 173 Regent Road, Liverpool, Merseyside. General view of west elevation to sugar silo

Dorset Estate DP159454
Dorset Estate, Diss Street, Tower Hamlets, London. General view of tower block by Lubetkin

Weston College DP082053
Weston College, Knightstone Road, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset. Detail of brutalist elevation

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"Embracing the Bold: Exploring the Brutalist Style in Post-War Architecture" Step into a world where concrete reigns supreme, as we delve into the captivating realm of brutalist style. From towering structures like Trellick Tower DP101891 to iconic landmarks such as Preston Bus Station DP143109, this architectural movement has left an indelible mark on our urban landscapes. With its distinct emphasis on raw materials and geometric forms, brutalism stands as a testament to the uncompromising vision of its creators. The imposing Balfron Tower DP137832 and Trinity Square Car Park DP059892 exemplify this aesthetic with their robust facades that exude strength and solidity. Listed Grade II* for their historical significance, these buildings have become cherished symbols of post-war design innovation. Take a journey through time at New Street Signal Box BB95_13681 or marvel at the functional beauty of Preston Bus Station JLP01_08_082572 – each structure tells a unique story within the broader narrative of brutalism. Beyond their striking exteriors, these architectural marvels often house hidden gems within. Lancaster University Chaplaincy DP138154 offers serene spaces for contemplation amidst its concrete walls, while Newcastle Civic Centre DP058352 showcases administrative efficiency intertwined with artistic flair. Notably, Coventry Cathedral DP082327 serves as both a spiritual sanctuary and an emblematic example of how they are seamlessly blend tradition with modernity. Meanwhile, Heinz South Building DP158108 demonstrates how even industrial facilities can be transformed into visually arresting works of art. As we celebrate this influential movement in architecture's history, let us appreciate how brutalism challenged conventional norms and pushed boundaries. Its enduring legacy continues to inspire architects worldwide to create bold designs that leave lasting impressions on our built environment.