Brutalist London book showcases diverse examples of brutalist architecture across the capital
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Amy Peacock
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Summary
Brutalist London is a book by Owen Hopkins, published by Blue Crow Media, featuring photography by Nigel Green of over 50 post-war concrete buildings in London. The book documents the wide variety of brutalist architecture in the UK capital, from council housing to monumental theatres. In this article, Hopkins selects seven of his favorite examples from the book, illustrating the diverse ways brutalism manifests in London's architecture.
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· 3 pulledBrutalist London documents the myriad examples of brutalism in the UK capital.
From concrete council housing to monumental theatres, Brutalist London documents the myriad examples of brutalism in the UK capital.
Here, author Owen Hopkins selects seven of his favourites featured in the book.
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