Reviving Boston's Concrete Legacy

This chapter examines the shift in perception of Boston City Hall, once deemed the ugliest building in the world, as advocates seek to reframe brutalism in a more positive light. It explores the historical and socioeconomic factors that led to the building's construction, the challenges of maintaining concrete architecture, and the debate over its preservation versus demolition. Through photography and local expressions of concrete, the chapter emphasizes a newfound appreciation for the aesthetic and architectural significance of these often-misunderstood structures.