Brutalism was an architectural movement that mainly emerged between 1950 and 1970, in the aftermath of the Second World War. This style is characterized by the use of raw, unfinished materials that not only fulfill a constructive function, but also serve as an aesthetic finish. In the Netherlands, Jo van den Broek and Jaap Bakema played a leading role as prominent architects within Brutalism. They made extensive use of raw concrete, where the construction was deliberately left visible and the floor plans were given a functional character. We have put together a collage from the most striking projects in the Netherlands, which includes the following projects: the Aula of the Delft University of Technology, the Town Hall in Terneuzen, the Ministry of Finance and the Sterrentoren.

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