Brutalist architecture is characterized by the following features:
1. Unapologetic use of raw concrete: Brutalist architecture makes extensive use of concrete, often leaving it exposed and unpainted.
2. Bold geometries: Brutalist buildings feature angular and geometric shapes, often with repetitive patterns.
3. Monumentality: Brutalist buildings are often massive and imposing, with a sense of weight and solidity.
4. Rough textures: The rough and textured surfaces of exposed concrete create a tactile and tactile experience.
5. Functionalism: Many Brutalist buildings were designed with a focus on functionality, efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
6. Minimal ornamentation: Brutalist architecture often eschews decorative features in favour of a stripped-down aesthetic.
7. Brutalism to improve the lives of ordinary people: Brutalist architecture was often used to create public housing and civic infrastructure that was accessible to large numbers of people, which makes it an important trend in social architecture.
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