The imposing, concrete-heavy aesthetic is usually deeply loved or strongly loathed

Brutalism emerged following World War II. Photo: Thomas De Wever/Getty Images

Often inspiring strong emotions—both those of love and hate—Brutalist architecture remains one of the most divisive architectural styles of the modern age. “The style is characterized by raw, exposed concrete and bold geometric forms,” Mark Bittoni, principal of Bittoni Architects says. “You’ve certainly seen it before in many cultural and civic buildings built between the 1950s and ’70s.” With countless examples spanning countries and continents, the look has both historical significance and remains popular—particularly in residential design—today.…