#143 - Leila Taylor Returns! Author of "Sick Houses: Haunted Homes and the Architecture of Dread"
The Witch Wave
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Brutalism and Its Utopian Failures
This chapter explores the complex relationship between brutalist architecture and the themes of memory and identity, particularly through the lens of a film about a Jewish architect post-World War II. It critiques how the idealistic aspirations behind brutalism often led to societal isolation and the deterioration of communities, using historical examples like the Pruitt-Igoe housing complex. The discussion emphasizes the psychological impact of living in such designed environments and invites connections to related literature and film, examining the broader implications of architectural design on urban living.
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