Fixed — Reyner Banham The New Brutalism Pdf

In 1958, architectural critic Reyner Banham coined the term "New Brutalism" to describe a nascent movement in post-war architecture. Banham, a British architectural critic and historian, argued that this new generation of architects was reacting against the ornate and decorative styles that had dominated the pre-war era. Instead, they sought to create buildings that were raw, honest, and unadorned – a stark reflection of their function and materials.