The Brutalist architecture movement flourished from the 1950s to the mid-1970s. During this time, the movement’s characteristically rugged concrete and brickwork were mainly used for building exteriors, especially for educational buildings and government projects.

It was on the tropical islands of Japan’s Okinawa prefecture where the Allied forces landed in 1945 for an 82-day battle. And, it is here, where only 10% of pre-World War II buildings survive, that Japan’s brutalist experimentation has taken place.

Oct 12, 2023 · Brutalism’s low-cost modularity and material focus was used in institutional building and utilitarian, affordable social housing influenced by socialist principles. The architects believed their designs could help create a better, more egalitarian world.

Photographer Paul Tulett has embarked on a remarkable journey across Japan, documenting the nation's extensive collection of brutalist architecture in his book, Brutalist Japan: A Photographic Tour of Post-War Japanese Architecture. This article highlights nine extraordinary examples from his work. The Book

Dec 20, 2024 · Paul Tulett has published Brutalist Japan, a book documenting the country's vast collection of concrete edifices. Here are nine unusual examples.

Japan's Brutalist buildings stand as monumental testaments to a pivotal era in the country's history, offering insights into the interplay between architecture, urban development, and cultural identity.

Nov 16, 2024 · Over the past five years, Tulett has traveled across Japan amassing thousands of striking photos of concrete buildings, 200 of which make up “Brutalist Japan: A Photographic Tour of Post-War...

Sep 25, 2024 · Emerging in the aftermath of World War II, Brutalist architecture in Japan is defined by its geometric forms, functionality, and unconventional use of unfinished concrete, revealing the...

Emerging in the devastating aftermath of World War II, Brutalist architecture in Japan is characterized by its geometric shapes, functionality, and unconventional use of concrete—which is often left unfinished to showcase the material’s inherent textures and imperfections.