Egle Kisieliute
Concrete Evidence 1 (Library and Lecture Theatre 1967-70, Edinburgh University), 2018
Series: Concrete Evidence
Fotospeed Matt Ultra 240 inkjet
130 x 86 cm
Also available in the following size: 85cm x 56cm. Edition of 7 plus 2 APs Edinburgh University Main Library, Edinburgh, 1967 Architect(s): Sir Basil Spence, Glover & Ferguson Gordon Aikman...
Also available in the following size:
85cm x 56cm. Edition of 7 plus 2 APs
Edinburgh University Main Library, Edinburgh, 1967
Architect(s): Sir Basil Spence, Glover & Ferguson
Gordon Aikman Lecture Theatre, Edinburgh, 1970
Architect(s): Robert Matthew, Johnson-Marshall and Partners
Brutalist architecture (1950s – 1970s) does not have a great reputation. With
‘Concrete Evidence’ I challenge the viewer to take a different perspective.
In brutalist architecture, concrete is the most common material; it is extremely
raw, which allows the architect to achieve rough shapes and sharp edges.
However distinctive their style and important their heritage, brutalist buildings
have been progressively demolished across Britain in recent years. Nevertheless,
awareness of their significance and support for their preservationis growing.
With this project, I would like to highlight the importance of this style and look
at the buildings as works of art in themselves regardless of their context.
85cm x 56cm. Edition of 7 plus 2 APs
Edinburgh University Main Library, Edinburgh, 1967
Architect(s): Sir Basil Spence, Glover & Ferguson
Gordon Aikman Lecture Theatre, Edinburgh, 1970
Architect(s): Robert Matthew, Johnson-Marshall and Partners
Brutalist architecture (1950s – 1970s) does not have a great reputation. With
‘Concrete Evidence’ I challenge the viewer to take a different perspective.
In brutalist architecture, concrete is the most common material; it is extremely
raw, which allows the architect to achieve rough shapes and sharp edges.
However distinctive their style and important their heritage, brutalist buildings
have been progressively demolished across Britain in recent years. Nevertheless,
awareness of their significance and support for their preservationis growing.
With this project, I would like to highlight the importance of this style and look
at the buildings as works of art in themselves regardless of their context.