18 Impressive Examples of Brutalist Architecture - Atlas Obscura Lists

18 Impressive Examples of Brutalist Architecture

These massive, minimalist buildings from the midcentury still stand today.

In the decades following World War II, Brutalism became a prominent architectural style in many countries, especially in the United Kingdom. With its solid, minimalist construction—featuring exposed structural elements and materials like concrete and brick—a Brutalist approach was used for many public buildings and housing projects during post-war reconstruction. The style has also influenced many building projects in the decades since.

Whether they are towers, churches, or libraries, many Brutalist structures—like the ones listed below—are still standing tall.