Brutalism and How it Relates to Principles of Design

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Symmetry Symmetry is an order of perfected reflection. It can be used to highlight simplicity or complexity. It can also be used symbolically. If symmetry was used in brutalist architecture (as it occasionally was), it could represent a "doubled" force. This "doubled" force illustrates supreme strength. structure, and stability.

Paper sculpture Illustrating "Symmetry"

By Author

Nuovo Corviale Housing, 1984. by maria fiorentino

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Saint Exupery Airport 1994. by santiago calatrava

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