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Brutalist architecture
is as divisive as it is
striking. Peter Chadwicks
forthcoming ode to
Brutalism, This Brutal
World, catalogues one
mans passion for a much-
maligned styleWords: ChrisAllsop
BruteForce
42 THE CITY MAGAZINE | June 2016 s luxurYloNdoN.Co.uk s
This BruTal house
The story of how This Brutal World came
into being demonstrates that a fondness
for the style is more widespread than
the unflinching pace of demolition
might suggest. When Chadwick, a
London-based creative director/graphic
designer whos worked with artists such
as Groove Armada and Primal Scream,
was approaching his forties, he renewed
his neglected passion for photography.
Soon after, he discovered that hed quickly
amassed some 30,000 images of Brutalist
architecture on his hard drive and
wondered what to do with his haul. Making
a reluctant first foray on to social media,
he set up a Twitter feed entitled This Brutal
House (named after his first ever house 12-
inch single from Nitro Deluxe) and began
launching the images into the ether. Soon
he was acquiring a thousand followers
every month. Nine such months on, the
publisher Phaidon sent him an email, and a
book deal ensued.
Chadwick had, unwittingly, tapped
into a resurgence of interest in Brutalist
architecture that has flowered over the past
few years. His own passion for the subject is
tied to his upbringing: raised in the north-
east of England in the 70s and early 80s,
the backdrop to his childhood was heavy
industry. The stark, functional landscape
left its mark, as it did for many; in his books
introduction, Chadwick points to Ridley
Scott, another native of the north-east, and
the film directors appropriation of the ICI
chemical plants flaring chimneys for his
dystopian vision in Blade Runner.
While teenage Chadwick was kicking a
football against concrete walls, Brutalism
had established itself worldwide as a
low-cost solution for housing, university
and government buildings and shopping
centres (Chadwicks earliest and most
enduring Brutalist love was the sadly
now demolished Trinity Square Car Park
in Gateshead, as seen in Get Carter). But it
wasnt just about cost-saving Brutalism
was tied to a socially progressive vision
that sought, as Chadwick has it, to
transform and modernise living and
working conditions. Architects such
as Marcel Breuer, Louis Kahn and Paul
Rudolph have their Brutalist masterpieces,
but the shining example of this synthesis
of progressive ideals with raw concrete is
Meades address in Marseilles.
raw emoTion
Its with the French that we can also find
the root of the term Brutalism B辿ton
brut translates as raw concrete. The
brut was appropriated by architectural
critic Reyner Banham for his 1966 essay,
The New Brutalism: Ethic or Aesthetic?, and
Brutalism began to gain currency.
Brutalism, in its purest form, is board-
marked concrete, Chadwick explains. Thats
when concrete, set within a framework of
wooden boards, retains the impression of
those boards in its surface. The National
Theatre is a good example: look closely at the
walls and you can see the grain of the wood.
Theres this wonderful, embedded natural
texture. Repetitive, angular geometric lines
and shapes are also a predominant Brutalist
feature. And, Brutalist structures have
uncompromising silhouettes that are very
bold. Their interiors and exteriors are very
honest and expressive.
Its that capacity for such a powerful
first impression that has helped to fiercely
split opinion. Those perhaps hearing the
term Brutalism after eyeing the hulking
structure that had suddenly colonised
the end of their Victorian terraces during
above, from left
Stone House / Interni Think
Tank, Milan, Italy, 2010 by
John Pawson. Courtesy John
Pawson; Monument Ilinden
(Makedonium), Krushevo,
Macedonia, 1974 by Jordan
and Iskra Grabuloski.
Courtesy Jan Kempenaers
THE CITY MAGAZINE | June 2016 41s luxurYloNdoN.Co.uk s
H
eroic, bold, imposing... Peter
Chadwick, author of This Brutal
World, is describing how he
sees Brutalist architecture, the subject
of his new book. But, he adds, there
are some Brutalist structures that are
downright ugly and not appropriate for
their surroundings.
Indeed, for a great many of the general
public, Brutalism is never appropriate. In
the 80s, opposition to modern architectural
styles coalesced around Prince Charles after
his monstrous carbuncle speech to the
Royal Institute of British Architects. And,
for about 30 years afterwards, the civic
megaliths of Brutalism were lightning rods
for the ire of those opposed to the aesthetic
challenge of modernity.
But there are also many and an
apparently growing number with a
penchant for a looming grey edifice. Critic
Jonathan Meades (who really puts his
money where his mouth is, by residing in
Le Corbusiers Brutalist Unit辿 dHabitation
in Marseilles) once said, Brutalism:
challenging, idealistic and serious
Brutalism is architecture for grown-ups.
Or architect David Adjaye: I find lumps of
concrete like this, sexy. Is this passionate
disagreement another example of ivory
tower versus concrete reality, or is it the
result of a misreading of what Brutalism
stands for?
Brutalism:
challenging,
idealisticand
serious
jonathan meades,
critic
LEFT
Grand Central Water Tower,
Midrand, South Africa, 1996
by GAPP Architects & Urban
Designers. Courtesy GAPP
Architects
righT
De Rotterdam, Rotterdam,
The Netherlands, 2013
by OMA. 息 Matteo Rossi/
ARTUR IMAGES
bELow
Casar de C叩ceres Bus
Station, C叩ceres, Spain,
2003 by Justo Garci叩 Rubio.
Courtesy Justo Garci叩 Rubio
THE CITY MAGAZINE | June 2016 43s luxurYloNdoN.Co.uk s
Repetitive,
angular
geometriclines
andshapesare
alsoapredominant
Brutalistfeature
the post-war period could be forgiven
for thinking that the term referred to
what life was like living and working
within that era. Some commentators
even accused the new style, with its
superhuman proportions, as being of
fascist dimensions. Of course, those
Brutalist buildings that remain today
are insignificant in size in comparison
with whats being erected on the London
skyline. And its a significance that
continues to dwindle.
Increasingly we are losing a lot of
those post-war buildings whether
housing estates or office blocks
and they are being replaced by
structures that are, quite
honestly, substandard,
says Chadwick. And
thats happening all over London.
If this lack of consideration continues,
Chadwick posits, the future architectural
heritage of London will have a whole
swathe from the late 40s to the early
90s eradicated, with only landmark
structures such as the Barbican and the
National Theatre as signposts to a lost style.
Its unsurprising to hear such a passionate
appeal from an author of a book that is as
much a handsome coffee-table addition as
it is a stamp collectors private collection
a pictorial homage interspersed with
poignant lyrics from favourite bands such as
Underworld, or quotes from architects such
as Thom Mayne: I think all good architecture
should challenge you, make you start asking
questions. You dont have to understand it.
You may not like it. Thats OK.
below
Sunset Chapel, Acapulco,
Mexico, 2011 by Bunker
Arquitectura. Courtesy
Bunker Arquitectura
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the hOteL
the restaurant
the drinks
The Rosewood London has been
the recent recipient of the AA
5 Red Star Rating, given to only
the very best hotels in the AA
Guide. The Edwardian Grade II-
listed building in High Holborn
has individually styled bedrooms
and suites, two high-end
restaurants, and is minutes from
Covent Garden. This Christmas,
Rosewood will also be travelling
around London in a specially
designed red Mini, collecting
Christmas wishes. Three lucky
people will have their wishes
granted in time for the big day.
High Holborn, WC1,
rosewoodhotels.com
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homes of Japan, Brazil and Peru. The Miso Mule
mixes Japanese miso with vodka, lime, ginger and
coconut, while the Sesame Old Fashioned puts
salted caramel and maple with sesame washed
whisky. If youre still lacking plans for New Years
Eve, the restaurant will once again be hosting a
party inspired by the Brazilian R辿veillon tradition,
when Rio de Janeiro revellers dress in white and
set candlelit offerings afloat to honour Yemenja,
the goddess of the sea.
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[CityLife]
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- 1. T 01708 501762 | M 07734 712855 | E lisaemilywade@hotmail.com | www.lisawade.co.ukMAGAZINES: Runwild Media: The City Magazine 40 THE CITY MAGAZINE | June 2016 s luxurYloNdoN.Co.uk s Brutalist architecture is as divisive as it is striking. Peter Chadwicks forthcoming ode to Brutalism, This Brutal World, catalogues one mans passion for a much- maligned styleWords: ChrisAllsop BruteForce 42 THE CITY MAGAZINE | June 2016 s luxurYloNdoN.Co.uk s This BruTal house The story of how This Brutal World came into being demonstrates that a fondness for the style is more widespread than the unflinching pace of demolition might suggest. When Chadwick, a London-based creative director/graphic designer whos worked with artists such as Groove Armada and Primal Scream, was approaching his forties, he renewed his neglected passion for photography. Soon after, he discovered that hed quickly amassed some 30,000 images of Brutalist architecture on his hard drive and wondered what to do with his haul. Making a reluctant first foray on to social media, he set up a Twitter feed entitled This Brutal House (named after his first ever house 12- inch single from Nitro Deluxe) and began launching the images into the ether. Soon he was acquiring a thousand followers every month. Nine such months on, the publisher Phaidon sent him an email, and a book deal ensued. Chadwick had, unwittingly, tapped into a resurgence of interest in Brutalist architecture that has flowered over the past few years. His own passion for the subject is tied to his upbringing: raised in the north- east of England in the 70s and early 80s, the backdrop to his childhood was heavy industry. The stark, functional landscape left its mark, as it did for many; in his books introduction, Chadwick points to Ridley Scott, another native of the north-east, and the film directors appropriation of the ICI chemical plants flaring chimneys for his dystopian vision in Blade Runner. While teenage Chadwick was kicking a football against concrete walls, Brutalism had established itself worldwide as a low-cost solution for housing, university and government buildings and shopping centres (Chadwicks earliest and most enduring Brutalist love was the sadly now demolished Trinity Square Car Park in Gateshead, as seen in Get Carter). But it wasnt just about cost-saving Brutalism was tied to a socially progressive vision that sought, as Chadwick has it, to transform and modernise living and working conditions. Architects such as Marcel Breuer, Louis Kahn and Paul Rudolph have their Brutalist masterpieces, but the shining example of this synthesis of progressive ideals with raw concrete is Meades address in Marseilles. raw emoTion Its with the French that we can also find the root of the term Brutalism B辿ton brut translates as raw concrete. The brut was appropriated by architectural critic Reyner Banham for his 1966 essay, The New Brutalism: Ethic or Aesthetic?, and Brutalism began to gain currency. Brutalism, in its purest form, is board- marked concrete, Chadwick explains. Thats when concrete, set within a framework of wooden boards, retains the impression of those boards in its surface. The National Theatre is a good example: look closely at the walls and you can see the grain of the wood. Theres this wonderful, embedded natural texture. Repetitive, angular geometric lines and shapes are also a predominant Brutalist feature. And, Brutalist structures have uncompromising silhouettes that are very bold. Their interiors and exteriors are very honest and expressive. Its that capacity for such a powerful first impression that has helped to fiercely split opinion. Those perhaps hearing the term Brutalism after eyeing the hulking structure that had suddenly colonised the end of their Victorian terraces during above, from left Stone House / Interni Think Tank, Milan, Italy, 2010 by John Pawson. Courtesy John Pawson; Monument Ilinden (Makedonium), Krushevo, Macedonia, 1974 by Jordan and Iskra Grabuloski. Courtesy Jan Kempenaers THE CITY MAGAZINE | June 2016 41s luxurYloNdoN.Co.uk s H eroic, bold, imposing... Peter Chadwick, author of This Brutal World, is describing how he sees Brutalist architecture, the subject of his new book. But, he adds, there are some Brutalist structures that are downright ugly and not appropriate for their surroundings. Indeed, for a great many of the general public, Brutalism is never appropriate. In the 80s, opposition to modern architectural styles coalesced around Prince Charles after his monstrous carbuncle speech to the Royal Institute of British Architects. And, for about 30 years afterwards, the civic megaliths of Brutalism were lightning rods for the ire of those opposed to the aesthetic challenge of modernity. But there are also many and an apparently growing number with a penchant for a looming grey edifice. Critic Jonathan Meades (who really puts his money where his mouth is, by residing in Le Corbusiers Brutalist Unit辿 dHabitation in Marseilles) once said, Brutalism: challenging, idealistic and serious Brutalism is architecture for grown-ups. Or architect David Adjaye: I find lumps of concrete like this, sexy. Is this passionate disagreement another example of ivory tower versus concrete reality, or is it the result of a misreading of what Brutalism stands for? Brutalism: challenging, idealisticand serious jonathan meades, critic LEFT Grand Central Water Tower, Midrand, South Africa, 1996 by GAPP Architects & Urban Designers. Courtesy GAPP Architects righT De Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 2013 by OMA. 息 Matteo Rossi/ ARTUR IMAGES bELow Casar de C叩ceres Bus Station, C叩ceres, Spain, 2003 by Justo Garci叩 Rubio. Courtesy Justo Garci叩 Rubio THE CITY MAGAZINE | June 2016 43s luxurYloNdoN.Co.uk s Repetitive, angular geometriclines andshapesare alsoapredominant Brutalistfeature the post-war period could be forgiven for thinking that the term referred to what life was like living and working within that era. Some commentators even accused the new style, with its superhuman proportions, as being of fascist dimensions. Of course, those Brutalist buildings that remain today are insignificant in size in comparison with whats being erected on the London skyline. And its a significance that continues to dwindle. Increasingly we are losing a lot of those post-war buildings whether housing estates or office blocks and they are being replaced by structures that are, quite honestly, substandard, says Chadwick. And thats happening all over London. If this lack of consideration continues, Chadwick posits, the future architectural heritage of London will have a whole swathe from the late 40s to the early 90s eradicated, with only landmark structures such as the Barbican and the National Theatre as signposts to a lost style. Its unsurprising to hear such a passionate appeal from an author of a book that is as much a handsome coffee-table addition as it is a stamp collectors private collection a pictorial homage interspersed with poignant lyrics from favourite bands such as Underworld, or quotes from architects such as Thom Mayne: I think all good architecture should challenge you, make you start asking questions. You dont have to understand it. You may not like it. Thats OK. below Sunset Chapel, Acapulco, Mexico, 2011 by Bunker Arquitectura. Courtesy Bunker Arquitectura 50 THE CITY MAGAZINE | January 2016 s luxurYloNdoN.Co.uk s | STYLE | 7 8 put your best foot forward with an exotic edge at towering new heights animal instinct 1 2 3 4 5 6 TributeSandal10 5,贈635, Saint Laurent, harrods.com Passion pumps, 贈570.44, Paul Andrew, fa rfetch.com Abelpump,贈 478.56, Jimmy Choo, farfetch.com Th ree-tonewedgesandal,贈600,Pierre Hard y,farfetch.com Bethany leopard-print pumps, 贈248, DVF, matchesfashion.com Chunky heel sandal, 贈4 74.73,AlexandreBirman,farfe tch.com Rockstud 100 black ayerspumps,贈755,,V alentino,harveynichols.co m Python san dalswithgoldchain,贈1,135,Givenchy , net-a-porter.com 80 THE cITy MAGAZInE | december 2016 s luxurylondon.co.uk s | style | trEnDs ComE anD go, but whErE blaCK tiE is ConCErnED, it Pays to stiCK with traDition evening, gents kilgour For Kilgours Carlo Brandelli, styling is as important as cut. The impression shawl jacket is a big move away from the traditional, but retains the rigours of Savile Row tailoring. Hollywood black tie for the discerning gentleman. kilgour.com John lewis The high street is holding its own in the evening wear stakes. John Lewis has released a bright sapphire velvet tuxedo jacket, that looks great with a bow tie, but can also be paired with jeans and a T-shirt for a more relaxed look. johnlewis.com thomas Pink Sartorially, theres little that can beat the classic tuxedo. Thomas Pinks offering is about as classic as it gets, while managing to provide a slim- fit silhouette. Traditional and contemporary in equal measure. thomaspink.com hardyamies As evening formalities get even less formal, Hardy Amies has created a cocktail suit to replace the tuxedo, with mother of pearl buttons and ceremonial pattern detail. A sharp alternative to stuffier suits. hardyamies.com casely-hayford Mayfair private members club Annabels has collaborated with father and son duo Casely-Hayford to create the Annabels Smoking Jacket. Inspired by the clubs history, but with a modern cut and camouflage lining. casely-hayford.com Wool mohair stand collar shawl jacket, from 贈1,000 Dickens suit, 贈725, Carra bow tie, 贈59 Shawl lapel velvet jacket, 贈175, black velvet bow tie, 贈25 Black wool pinhead cocktail jacket, 贈450, wool roll neck from 贈295 Annabels smoking jacket, 贈675 THE CITY MAGAZINE | December 2016 15 | NEWS | s luxurYloNDoN.Co.uk s the hOteL the restaurant the drinks The Rosewood London has been the recent recipient of the AA 5 Red Star Rating, given to only the very best hotels in the AA Guide. The Edwardian Grade II- listed building in High Holborn has individually styled bedrooms and suites, two high-end restaurants, and is minutes from Covent Garden. This Christmas, Rosewood will also be travelling around London in a specially designed red Mini, collecting Christmas wishes. Three lucky people will have their wishes granted in time for the big day. High Holborn, WC1, rosewoodhotels.com ROSEWOOD LONDON L-R His Majesty the Oud 100ml, 贈150, Atkinsons, houseoffraser.co.uk; Uomo eau de parfum Intense 100ml, 贈52.50, Valentino, johnlewis.com; Mayrit 100ml, 贈200, Loewe, harrods.com; Amber homme intense 100ml, 贈73, Prada, selfridges.com theaFtershaVe SUSHI SAMABACocktail expert Richard Woods has added to his cocktail menu at Sushisamba, with six new cocktails reflecting the restaurants cultural homes of Japan, Brazil and Peru. The Miso Mule mixes Japanese miso with vodka, lime, ginger and coconut, while the Sesame Old Fashioned puts salted caramel and maple with sesame washed whisky. If youre still lacking plans for New Years Eve, the restaurant will once again be hosting a party inspired by the Brazilian R辿veillon tradition, when Rio de Janeiro revellers dress in white and set candlelit offerings afloat to honour Yemenja, the goddess of the sea. 110 Bishopsgate, EC2, sushisamba.com 1. 32-year-old Union of the Crowns, 贈306, Royal Salute, available in global travel retail 2. Monkey Shoulder 70cl, 贈24.25, Monkey Shoulder, masterofmalt.com 3. Crystal Head vodka 70cl, 贈49.99, Crystal Head vodka, amazon.co.uk 4. John Walker & Sons Odyssey 70cl, 贈600, Johnnie Walker, thewhiskyexchange.com 5. Mozart Black pure 87 liqueur 50cl, 贈18.95, Mozart Distillery, harrods.com 6. Bulldog gin 70cl, 贈22, Bulldog, ocado.com 1 2 3 4 5 6 14 THE CITY MAGAZINE | December 2016 s luxurYloNDoN.Co.uk s cityedit The commodiTies and consumables raising our inTeresT raTes This monTh [CityLife] HAMBURG The Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg has never been shy of extolling its own virtues, and with good reason: its the second largest city in Germany and the second biggest port in Europe. The seafaring influences are clear to see from the intricate architecture and 2,500 bridges crossing streams and rivers more than London, Amsterdam and Venice combined. The music scene is huge, too, with more than 100 live venues the city gave The Beatles their start in Europe, after all. At Christmas, the city is packed with revellers enjoying the multiple markets that sprawl out from the city centre. The prettiest, outside the town hall, is the archetype of a traditional market, offering hand-crafted decorations, gingerbread hearts, and, of course, some heavy duty mulled wine. 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Bethan Rees explores the social, economic and cultural benefits of these symbolic structures Manhattan Bridge Brooklyn Bridge THE CITY MAGAZINE | October 2016 63 | ENGINEERING SPECIAL | s luxurYlONdON.CO.uk s B r i d g i n g t h e g a p | ENGINEERING SPECIAL | Hassan II Bridge, Courtesy of Marc Mimram