Brutalism for Beginners

Schedule

Sat, 13 Nov, 2021 at 10:00 am to Sat, 27 Dec, 2025 at 12:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Russel Square Tube Station | London, EN

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Experience London's Brutalist architecture and social history in this highly rated walk & talk !
About this Event

Brutalism for Beginners a highly rated architecture & history experience with over 100 5* reviews on Airbnb, Tripadvisor & Google. Now entering its fifth year in 2022, it was initially designed as a 'walking conversation' among non-architects who love architecture. However the walk has since been thoroughly enjoyed by all types of guests, whether it be beginners, experts or simply curious !

We will walk around London, visit several significant Brutalist buildings, learn about concrete and its historic and social significance, and spend time admiring and photographing the architecture at most dramatic angles. Loved by some, loathed by others, the rugged urban fortresses we will be locating are excellent examples of the most influential architectural style of the 60s and the 70's that changed the landscape of our cities forever..

The discourse about the future of Brutalist landmarks is as stern and uncompromising as the very buildings it assesses : The ongoing struggle among local authorities, preservation societies, residents associations and royal patronage, can in some cases result in preserved or repurposed landmarks, but also quite often in their demolition and permanent loss. Perceptions about these strangely alluring monolithic structures has varied though the years, and where once Brutalist buildings have been symbols of a futuristic outlook and a modern way of living, they have also gradually become symbols of urban decay and near totalitarian oppression. So what does the future hold for these impressive concrete beasts ?

Some things to note :

- The walk begins outside Russell Square Tube Station (Piccadilly Line) and finishes at Southbank just over 2 hours later.

- The total length is about 3mi/5 km and involves going up and down some steps. Please take this into account if joining with pets or buggies

- The tour theme and walk length might be challenging for younger children. The recommended age is 14 years +

- We will use the Tub for a short hop - please have your tickets ready.

- Please note that ticket prices are tiered. The more friends you bring along, the lower the cost ! However no group will ever exceed the maximum of 8 guests.


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Russel Square Tube Station, 9 Bernard Street, London, United Kingdom

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GBP 10.00 to GBP 50.00

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