Brutalism is currently the architectural style in the first thing, especially when Adam Brody take the Oscar home for the best actor for his role in film 2024. The brutalist. But do you really want to live under this raw and angular style? How would you soften it for everyday life? The answer: ÖKO -Brutalism.
Traditional brutalist interiors are known for their expressive shapes and ode in materiality and raw structure. However, the exposed concrete floors, geometric shapes and robust surfaces can easily look cold and jarrend. In order to reconcile this, eco -brutalism introduces brutalist design in brutalistic design and leads to warmer and interconnected rooms.
“Brutalist buildings already include organic principles by the raw expression of structure or natural forms that are equipped for shadow and breathing” Livingetc. “The introduction of biophilic elements improves this dialogue and lets nature further shape the experience of a space.”
So what exactly is eco's brutalism and how do we translate it into our interiors? We examine it all below.
What is ÖKO -Brutalism?
This open kitchen and dining area cleverly connects the biophilic design and a palette of natural materials in brutalist style.
(Photo credit: Tom Ross. Design: Nielsen Jenkins)
Brutalism is about accepting organic principles. “Le Corbusier, a Swiss-French architect, whose work laid the foundation for brutalism, saw architecture more than just a protection-was a machine for life,” explains Mike Hively. “While this sentence is often misinterpreted, his vision was rooted in function, structure and way of how design shapes everyday life.”
This ethos continues in contemporary interpretations of brutalism, where raw materials and simple forms are not only used for aesthetic effects, but also to create environments that are honest, reaction fast and deep with their surroundings. Although ÖKO -Brutalism start its start in the Original The brutalist movement, Benjamin Williams, founder of the SDI architecture in Boston, says: “It really starts in this new era, as we have never seen in this degree in architectural history.”
Today, ÖKO -Brutalism is burdening the notorious architectural style, which was first developed in the 1950s and 1960s. “Since architects are again concentrating on how our designs affect nature and human condition, Biophilia has reappeared. Together with it, it is a conscious effort to design buildings that can withstand natural disasters. Brutalist concepts have a comeback and the addition of biophilic concepts have it new and refreshing,” says Benjamin.
Mike is a member of the American Institute of Architects and for practice in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Utah. He is a accredited specialist certified with Leed and Ncarb. For Mike, Mass represents the climax of a lifelong passion for architecture. After founding Mike Shively Architecture in 2015, he began to refine the approach of the entire teams to architecture, which would finally lead to masses.
How does Ökotalism translate indoors?
The bedroom wall apparently installed into the outer space, while the wooden head section imitates the plants outside and gives a brutalist eco effect.
(Photo credit: Tom Ross. Design: Nielsen Jenkins)
Mixing the biophilic design alongside brutalism allows rooms and introduces the interiors back into nature. Brutalist principles include components such as Weather and Patina to become part of the architecture – ecotrusciousism goes one step further and brings a softer aesthetics that almost tends to an interior in Japanese style. Imagine a house full of blooming plants with a background of chic neutral materials and furniture that includes organic silhouettes.
Decorating with plants is the most obvious way to bring the two design styles together. “When looking for vegetation on the outside of the building, we recommend local species and those that do not need much irrigation,” says Benjamin. “Select those who strive for house plants in poor lighting conditions.”
With ÖKOS Brutalism Design, however, it is not just about adding plants to their surroundings, but also “also about mitigating the feeling of rooms, reducing sharp angle lines and adding curves and natural surfaces,” says Benjamin. A curved sofa, a natural jute carpet or an abstract table lamp would work perfectly in a brutalist eco house.
Benjamin Williams is the founder and president of the SDI Architecture, founded in 2015, “to create a collaborative design environment that tailored the solutions to the unique goals of every project”. Benjamin has more than 25 years of experience in architecture and interior. His specialist knowledge includes sustainable architecture and adaptive design, which thinks both functionally and forward.
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This paper maked vase gives your favorite plants a little texture and shape.
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The steel material underlines the brutalistic aspect of this table lamp, while the curved bowl shape feels less hard. The perfect eco-brutalist combination.
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If you are not in a brutalist eco -brutalist building, this does not mean that you still cannot find any ways to accept aesthetics. Regardless of whether it is a brutalist decor or the best maintenance systems for gardening indoors, there are elements that can deal in any kind of home.