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A Modernist subgenre popular in the United States especially in the 1960s and ’70s, Brutalism is typically defined by poured concrete, blockiness and a minimalist ethos, emphasizing functionality.

Few architectural styles provoke as much debate as Brutalism. Once seen as stark and imposing, its unapologetic use of raw concrete and geometric forms is now experiencing a renaissance.

Brutalism is a polarizing design style that emerged in the 1950s post-war reconstruction of Europe. It is recognizable for its exposed, unembellished concrete, and giant, bold geometric forms.

But fans say it can also be expressive and forceful. Local examples of brutalism abound, from Journal Square in Jersey City to the former Whitney Museum in Manhattan and college buildings in ...