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A presente dissertação de mestrado de cariz teórico estuda o movimento Arquitetónico
Brutalismo que surge na década dos anos 50 através de um casal de Arquitetos, Alison e
Peter Smithson. O Brutalismo é um tema em que a sua definição tem vindo a ser
questionável ao longo dos anos. Para tal, numa primeira fase da dissertação é proposto
uma análise desta corrente, enquanto movimento arquitetónico, considerando os
diferentes pontos de vista de Alison e Peter Smithson e do crítico Reyner Banham, que
teve grande relevância para o movimento através do seu artigo e livro sobre o Brutalismo.
Na década dos anos 50, num período pós-guerra, o Reino Unido tentava recuperar o seu
poder socioeconómico e os Arquitetos Alison e Peter Smithson com os seus manifestos
incentivavam a mudança e propunham uma nova maneira de olhar para a Arquitetura.
O crítico Reyner Banham interessa-se por esta vontade de mudar dos Arquitetos e
transmite as suas ideias para o campo da crítica. Várias discussões surgiram em torno do
Brutalismo, tendo sempre presente o nome de Alison e Peter Smithson e,
consequentemente de Reyner Banham. O Brutalismo baseava-se essencialmente no
bem-estar da população e na vida comunitária e caracteriza-se pela exposição clara da
estrutura e pela valorização dos materiais tais como eles são e pelas suas qualidades.
Apesar da sua importância, este movimento acaba por ser mal-amado e pouco
evidenciado.
Através da análise bibliográfica variada, mas com maior foco no livro do crítico de
Arquitetura Reyner Banham, que teve grande relevância para o movimento, o estudo foise desenvolvendo. Assim sendo, o procedimento de estudo passa pelo momento em que
o Brutalismo surge, de que maneira surge, as suas características, qual o seu impacto na
sociedade, a sua presença nos dias de hoje e, por fim, a análise de casos de estudo.
The present master's dissertation, with theoretical specificity, examines the architectural movement of Brutalism that emerged in the 1950s through the work of architects Alison and Peter Smithson. Brutalism is a subject whose definition has been subject to questioning over the years. Therefore, in the initial phase of the dissertation, the analysis of Brutalism as an architectural movement is proposed, considering the different perspectives of Alison and Peter Smithson and the critic Reyner Banham, who had significant relevance to the movement through his article and book on Brutalism. In the post-war period of the 1950s, the United Kingdom sought to regain its socioeconomic power, and architects Alison and Peter Smithson, through their manifestos, encouraged change and proposed a new way of looking at architecture. Critic Reyner Banham took an interest in this desire for change by the architects and conveyed his ideas into the field of criticism. Several discussions arose around Brutalism, always keeping the names of Alison and Peter Smithson, and consequently, Reyner Banham in mind. Brutalism was essentially based on the well-being of the population and communal living, characterized by the clear exposure of structure and the appreciation of materials as they are, with their inherent qualities. Despite its importance, Brutalism ended up being disliked and underrepresented. Through diverse bibliographic analysis, with a particular focus on the book by architectural critic Reyner Banham, which held great significance for the movement, the study developed. Therefore, the study procedure involves examining the emergence of Brutalism, how it emerged, its characteristics, its impact on society, its presence in contemporary times, and finally, the analysis of case studies.
The present master's dissertation, with theoretical specificity, examines the architectural movement of Brutalism that emerged in the 1950s through the work of architects Alison and Peter Smithson. Brutalism is a subject whose definition has been subject to questioning over the years. Therefore, in the initial phase of the dissertation, the analysis of Brutalism as an architectural movement is proposed, considering the different perspectives of Alison and Peter Smithson and the critic Reyner Banham, who had significant relevance to the movement through his article and book on Brutalism. In the post-war period of the 1950s, the United Kingdom sought to regain its socioeconomic power, and architects Alison and Peter Smithson, through their manifestos, encouraged change and proposed a new way of looking at architecture. Critic Reyner Banham took an interest in this desire for change by the architects and conveyed his ideas into the field of criticism. Several discussions arose around Brutalism, always keeping the names of Alison and Peter Smithson, and consequently, Reyner Banham in mind. Brutalism was essentially based on the well-being of the population and communal living, characterized by the clear exposure of structure and the appreciation of materials as they are, with their inherent qualities. Despite its importance, Brutalism ended up being disliked and underrepresented. Through diverse bibliographic analysis, with a particular focus on the book by architectural critic Reyner Banham, which held great significance for the movement, the study developed. Therefore, the study procedure involves examining the emergence of Brutalism, how it emerged, its characteristics, its impact on society, its presence in contemporary times, and finally, the analysis of case studies.
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Betão Brutalismo Estrutura Peter e Alison Smithson Reyner Banham