混凝土巨构的震撼·探索 Brutalism 建筑情感的二元性

Project: Visual Communication Industry ResearchIndustry: Architecture, BrutalismThis project aimed to explore the public's sentimental dichotomy surrounding Brutalist aesthetic. It’s notorious for being one of the most controversial forms of architecture and I wanted to investigate these views. To further develop my understanding of Brutalism I interviewed Peter Chadwick, author of “This Brutal World” for a professional insight and opinion. A transcript of this interview, would later be silkscreened on a concrete slate to amalgamate critical understanding of Brutalism with the product itself. I formed a large concrete letter B in order to represent the crude and abrupt style of Brutalist architecture through both it’s literal material, shape and texture. At 300kg and standing at 634 x 460mm high, the shape gave off an imposing and stoic impression. As a free standing sculpture, the B can be experienced through a range of angles and touched as the reader is given a sense of raw Brutalism.I split the project into two sections: The proposal consisted of a 300 x 300mm concrete tile with my concept silkscreened and miniature concrete type set within a silicone mould. The final 300kg piece was created by manually mixing and pouring into a polystyrene mould. I had planned to incorporate a removable tile within the shape in order to deliver a more interactive experience for my audience. However, this compromised the structural integrity of the piece.