Several cities across the world have prominent examples of New Brutalist architecture. Some notable cities include:
1. London, United Kingdom: London is known for its many iconic Brutalist structures, such as the Barbican Estate, the National Theatre, and the Royal National Theatre. Other examples include the Trellick Tower and the Hayward Gallery.
2. Paris, France: Paris also has several prominent examples of New Brutalism, including the Centre Pompidou, a famous cultural center featuring exposed structural elements. The Les Épinettes Housing Complex and the Montparnasse Tower are other notable examples.
3. Boston, United States: Boston has numerous notable Brutalist structures, like the Boston City Hall and the Government Service Center. Other examples include the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Building E15, also known as the Hayden Library, and the Brutalist-inspired Christian Science Center.
4. Brasília, Brazil: The planned capital city of Brazil, Brasília, is renowned for its New Brutalist architecture. Designed by Oscar Niemeyer, buildings like the Metropolitan Cathedral of Brasília, the National Congress of Brazil, and the Palácio do Planalto showcase this architectural style.
5. Tokyo, Japan: Tokyo boasts some impressive examples of New Brutalist buildings, with Tōkyō Metropolitan Festival Hall (Tōkyō Tōshi Kokusai Fōramu) being a notable example. Other buildings influenced by this style can be found in Shinjuku Station and Komazawa Olympic Park.
6. Chandigarh, India: The city of Chandigarh, designed by Le Corbusier, is a prominent example of New Brutalism. Buildings like the Secretariat, the High Court, and the Palace of Assembly showcase the style's signature exposed concrete and geometric forms.
These are just a few examples, as New Brutalism made its mark in various cities globally during the mid-20th century.
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