THE PROJECT
Brutal Bricks celebrates the raw, geometric beauty of brutalist architecture through the medium of LEGO bricks.
We explore how the modular nature of LEGO perfectly complements the bold, concrete forms of brutalist buildings, creating a dialogue between playfulness and architectural seriousness.
ICONIC FORMS
The Barbican Estate stands as one of London's most distinctive brutalist landmarks, with its textured concrete surfaces and geometric forms creating a unique urban landscape.
Our LEGO interpretations capture the distinctive barrel-vaulted roofs and layered balconies that make this complex an architectural treasure.
FEATURED WORKS
BRUTAL FUN
Brutalism emerged in the 1950s as an honest expression of materials, structure, and function. Its name derives from the French term "béton brut" (raw concrete), championed by architects like Le Corbusier.
At Brutal Bricks, we believe these monumental concrete forms deserve celebration. Their bold geometries, textural qualities, and uncompromising presence represent an important architectural movement that continues to influence design today.
Through LEGO, we find a perfect medium to explore and interpret these structures—both are modular, both celebrate their materiality, and both challenge us to think about space in new ways.
Beyond architectural exploration, we've discovered that LEGO is a powerful creative outlet that expands the mind. The process of translating complex brutalist forms into these small plastic bricks forces us to think differently about scale, proportion, and essential design elements—a wonderfully challenging exercise that brings joy through creative problem-solving.