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Brutalist

Updated Mar 25, 2026
Raw concrete (beton brut), massive geometric forms, exposed structure.

Honest expression of materials. Board-formed concrete, repetitive modules, sculptural massing. Famous: Barbican, Habitat 67. Revival since 2010s. $200-$450/sf.

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brutalistconcretebeton-brutmodernist
DETAILS
era
1950s-1980s
cost per sf
$200-$450
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