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The Brutalists

99% Invisible

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Concrete: The Optimistic Building Material

This chapter delves into the rise of concrete as a transformative building material in the 1920s, highlighting its impactful role in urban development and welfare initiatives globally. It also reflects on the material's association with humility and integrity, solidifying its place in the narrative of civic progress.

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