Brutalism—named after béton brut, or raw concrete—emerged in the 1950s from the modernist movement, championed by Le Corbusier and later defined by British architects Alison and Peter Smithson. Its bold forms and exposed materials became the face of post-war reconstruction, shaping housing estates, universities, civic centres, and car parks with an ethos of social ambition. … Continue reading
Two of my biggest passions: architecture and ruined castles. After years of mapping castles across the UK, countless motorbike trips, and a pandemic or two, I’m thrilled to finally share this list (and a map in progress at the end). The South East of England—packed with history (and a fair bit of drama)—still boasts many … Continue reading
Reading is one of life’s best pleasures. And an expression of self-love. Finding time to devour a book can be quite challenging. But finding a good book can be even trickier. Occasionally, I’ve come across really good books. Books about architecture, travel and history – which are my personal favourites. After a while, however, I’ve … Continue reading
Virginia Duran 