London Brutalist Architecture Ride - 20 miles
Sat 19 Jun
|Greater London
This 20 mile leisure ride will visit some of the Top Brutalist Architectural style Buildings in London.
Time & Location
19 Jun 2021, 10:00
Greater London, 4-6 West Ln, Bermondsey, London SE16 4NY, UK
About the Event
Meet for coffee to leave from 10am.
On this ride we'll be visiting some of the Top Brutalist Architectural style Buildings in London. The route is approximately 20 miles.
What is Brutalism?
Brutalism is a post-war architectural style defined by the use of simple block-like forms, usually made from cast concrete or brick. It is characterised by ‘Massive’ heavily-textured raw concrete (beton brut) and angular geometric shapes. Brutalism thrived between the mid-1950s and 1970s. Brutalism has its roots in modernism but emerged as a movement against the architectural mainstream. It placed an emphasis on materials, textures and construction as well as functionality and equality. The brutalist architects challenged traditional notions of what a building should look like, focussing on interior spaces as much as exterior.
Ride Details
The ride will start from outside Servewell Cafe in Bermondsey.