8 Stunning Examples Of Soviet Brutalist Architecture

BrutalismBrutalism is an architectural style that values raw concrete, geometric shapes, and functionality over ornamentation. It emerged in the UK and Europe after World War II due to limited resources. However, in Soviet Russia, it flourished and is featured in various buildings.Latvian Academy of Sciences, RigaBuilt by Lev Rudnev in 1961, this Stalinist-style building in Riga features a towering central tower and monumental façade. Originally designed as a skyscraper, it remains one of the tallest buildings in Latvia.Narkomfin Building, MoscowMoisei Ginzburg designed a residential complex in 1932 for Narkomfin employees. Innovative design included communal living spaces, rooftop gardens, and terraces. It was influential in modernist architecture and urban planning in the Soviet Union.Russian Center for Robotics and Technical Cybernetics, Saint PetersburgThis 1980s research centre specialises in robotics and cybernetics, with a Brutalist design featuring exposed concrete and geometric shapes. It houses labs and workshops for developing and testing robotic systems for industrial and military use.Russian Academy of Sciences, MoscowBuilt in the 1970s by Boris Rubanenko on the hills of southwest Moscow., this Brutalist-style research facility for the Russian Academy of Sciences features a geometric façade. It houses various labs specialising in science and technology.House of Nuclear Atomist, MoscowThe building, nicknamed Nuclear Plant or House of Nuclear Atomists, was built by the architect Vladimir Badad. With 14 floors, the building has 980 flats and three retail floors. Its walls are angled to withstand earthquakes, although none have occurred in Moscow.Central Telegraph Building, MoscowThe central telegraph office for Moscow was completed in 1927 by architect Ivan Rerberg. It boasts an eclectic design that combines Art Deco, Constructivism and early Brutalism. The building is known for its distinctive clock tower, ornate façade, sculptures, and decorative reliefs.Kurpaty Health Resort, KurpatyThe Kurpaty Health Resort in Crimea is a prime example of Soviet modernist architecture. Designed by Igor Vasilevsky in the late 1970s, it offers health treatments, spa services, and cultural activities.Zvartnots Airport, YerevanZvartnots Airport, designed in the 1970s, showcases Soviet modernist architecture. Located near Yerevan, Armenia, it served as a major hub. Its design combines functionality with grandeur. Ramadan: 10 Oldest Mosques In IndiaRead More