The use of concrete as a building material dates as far back as 2550 BC, when it was fundamental to assembling ancient Egyptian pyramids. But the use of exposed raw concrete as an end-finish in homes ...

Created between the 1950s and 1970s, brutalist buildings are defined by its use of exposed concrete and a minimalist design. Many people hate brutalism, though architects have an appreciation for it.

Perhaps the most famous Brutalist building in the United States is the J. Edgar Hoover Building. Brutalist architecture is characterized by raw concrete walls, imposing geometrism and repetition, ...

From countertops to floors, this modern take on Brutalism proves concrete can be chic – and it's easier than you'd like to ...