Brutal North: Post-War Modernist Architecture in the North of England
£14.20£17.10 (-17%)
BRUTAL NORTH offers the first photographic exploration of modernist and Brutalist architecture across the North of England.
During the post-war years the North of England saw the building of some of the most aspirational, enlightened and successful modernist architecture in the world. For the first time, a single photographic book captures those buildings, in all their power and progressive ambition.
Over the last few years acclaimed photographer Simon Phipps has travelled and sought out the publicly commissioned architecture of the post-war North. From Newcastle’s Byker Wall Estate, voted the best neighbourhood in the UK, to the extraordinary Park Hill Estate in Sheffield, from Preston’s sweeping bus station and Liverpool’s Royal Insurance Building, these structures have seen off threats to their survival and are rightly celebrated for the imprint they leave upon the skyline and the cultural life of their cities.
This inspiring invitation to explore northern modernism includes maps and detailed information about all the architecture photographed.
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Additional information
| Publisher | September Publishing (29 Oct. 2020) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Hardcover | 208 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1912836157 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1912836154 |
| Dimensions | 15.24 x 2.29 x 20.32 cm |
by Sammy Davis Jnr
Good concept but lacks the grittiness you’d hope. Many examples I feel are missed in favour of less “brutal” ones and some are just plain out of place, modernist examples are used as well as classical a few times. The definition of course varies by perception, but I’m a little let down by the end result.
by Sebastian Rolfe
Brutalist architecture tends to divide opinion and much has been destroyed in recent years. However there is some inherent beauty in the concrete mass and geometric angles that is quite compelling. Superb photographs in high quality and high contrast black and white. They enhance the geometric beauty and, in some cases, decay. A small feature is the binding that allows you to open the book properly.
by MN
If you like brutalist architecture – you will love this. Great photos and good having the places/ towns referenced – so you can go and see the real thing.
by Dee
Nice book as a present for a modern architecture enthusiast. Just wish I could get a copy of the companion book ‘Brutal London’
by Jane
Gift for retired architect. Much appreciated.
by Kev Ramsay
Bought for my wife who works within the industry. Of great interest to her personally and from a professional point of view.
by James ( i like shiney new things)
Living in Sheffield I have grown up with brutalist buildings. I always think they get a bad reputation. But I have always loved the practicality and form of brutalist architecture.
Also you cannot ignore its influence on modern science fiction in cinema (blade runner).
This book is a great collection of some of the best brutalist buildings in the North.
by Mike West
An excellent and very thorough study of the many Brutalist sites in the north. Full details of location, architect etc make it an invaluable handbook for the enthusiast. And a very good price for an architecture book!