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Originally Posted by mattias
Here is an example at the University of Utah where neo-brutalism was recently used in an expansion of the Marriott Library. The ground levels were dug out and added in the mid 1990s, and massive concrete stair systems, entryways, and banks of windows were added to the ground level.
Notice that the Marriott Library main building is actually an International style architecture, but I think the brutalism at the base makes a great compliment to it, and looks good on its own. Also, notice the infamous brutalist tower structure behind it, which I think needs a bit of modernization... it is a bit too much brutalism. And notice the amount of exposed concrete that you can see on the opposite wall that is reflected in the glass windows in the last photo.
I've always thought the ground level looked awesome and reminds me of the entry to the rebel base on the planet Hoth in "Empire Strikes Back".
Hoth base:
Marriott Library Ground Level Entrance
Concrete Stair System which wraps around the perimeter of the building
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That stair system does look great - a lot of brutalist work was meant to be organic, in a craggy, cliff like sort of way. It didn't always work, but combined with sympathetic landscaping it can come off really well.