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brutalist

7.6

A person who designs buildings with raw concrete and bold shapes

noun
/ˈbruːtəˌlɪst/

Specialized

: arquitecto brutalista

The brutalist presented a design featuring exposed concrete and geometric shapes.

Examples

As a proud brutalist, she defended the value of functional, unadorned architecture.
Many brutalists believe in the beauty of raw concrete.
Many critics disagreed with the brutalist approach to the new city hall project.
The new library was designed by a brutalist architect.
As a dedicated brutalist, he focused on creating structures that emphasized raw materials and functional designs.
The renowned brutalist showcased his latest project, which highlighted the strength of concrete and minimalism.
Many architects identify as brutalists due to their passion for bold, unembellished designs and sustainable construction.

How Radical

radical

79 6.3

brutalist

Specialized

7.6

modernist

15 5.5

traditionalist

6 6.5

Surface Forms

brutalist singular

brutalists plural

Morphology

brutalist = brutal (semi-transparent) = brutal + ist

The formation 'brutal' + '-ist' readily yields 'a person associated with or practicing Brutalism', but the professional/ stylistic meaning is specialized and not guaranteed to be obvious to all learners.

Etymology

Brutalist (a person) is named after the French phrase béton brut, 'raw concrete', used by architects to mean a plain, rough look. So a brutalist designer is someone who makes buildings with exposed concrete and bold, simple forms.