Brutalist Asia

The first major survey of Brutalist architecture across the Asian continent

This volume provides an expansive view of Brutalist architecture across East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central Asia and the Middle East. Presenting over 140 landmark buildings in 28 countries through more than 150 photographs and original essays by leading architects, historians and researchers, Brutalist Asia reveals how Brutalism was reinterpreted across diverse political, cultural and climatic contexts, producing distinctive regional expressions of one of the 20th century's most influential architectural movements. Eight essays explore how architects adapted concrete construction to local traditions, national ambitions, tropical climates and rapid urbanization, offering new perspectives on the development of Modern architecture across Asia. Combining authoritative scholarship with outstanding photography, Brutalist Asia is an essential reference for architects, designers, students, museum collections and readers interested in 20th-century architecture and urban history.
Buildings include: National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo; Olympic Stadium, Seoul; Shaw Studios Production Department, Hong Kong; Hall of Nations, New Delhi; Holy Cross Chapel, Tehran; Interdesign Building, Beirut; Golden Mile Complex, Singapore.