brutalist architecture — Landmarks

Barbican Centre

The Barbican Centre is one of London’s most significant cultural complexes, renowned for its Brutalist architecture and diverse programming. Opened in 1982, it houses theatres, concert halls, cinemas, galleries, and public spaces, making it a cornerstone of the city’s performing arts and cultural life.

england, europeEnric GodesAugust 2, 2025united kingdom, london, europe, brutalist architecture, cultural centre, performing arts, concert hall, theatre, art gallery, urban landmark

Pyramid of Tirana

The Pyramid of Tirana is an iconic brutalist structure in Albania's capital, originally built in 1988 as a museum to Enver Hoxha. After serving various functions—including conference center, NATO base, nightclub, and broadcasting hub—it was revitalized in 2023 into a youth IT and cultural center, complete with vibrant public spaces and colorful box-like addition

albania, europeEnric GodesJuly 11, 2025albania, tirana, europe, brutalist architecture, cultural center, museum, youth tech hub, conference center, historic monument