BRUTALIA: BUILD YOUR OWN BRUTALIST ITALY - ZUPAGRAFIKA

Embark on an interactive journey through Italian brutalist architecture. Discover iconic buildings that redefined the landscape of Italian metropolises after twenty years of fascist dictatorship. Brutalia is not just a book, it's an invitation to creative action and the discovery of the raw beauty of concrete structures.

• Interactive form: The book contains models to take out and assemble.
• Architectural journey: A guide to the most important examples of Italian brutalism.
• Iconic buildings: From Torre Velasca in Milan to Vele di Scampia in Naples.
• History and context: A story about the failures and successes of housing estates.
• Creative fun: The opportunity to build your own brutalist Italy.
• High-quality edition: Hardcover and careful workmanship.

Brutalia is a fascinating journey through time and space that allows you to understand the influence of brutalism on Italian architecture. After twenty years of fascist dictatorship, post-war Italy became the birthplace of a new aesthetic that reflected austerity and functionality. Concrete structures such as the Torre Velasca in Milan or the Vele di Scampia in Naples reshaped the urban landscape and became icons of their time. This interactive book takes you on a journey through these extraordinary buildings, telling about their history, failures and successes.

Alessandro Benetti, an Italian architect and journalist, introduces the reader to the world of brutalism, describing the specificity of the presented buildings and their impact on the environment. The photographs contained in the book show the raw beauty of concrete structures, and the models to assemble allow for an interactive experience of architecture. With Brutalia you can move to post-war Italy and build your own version of brutalist Italy.

Brutalia is not just a book about architecture, it is also a story about society, history and culture. It is an invitation to reflect on the role of architecture in shaping our environment and the impact of brutalism on contemporary design. This interactive publication offers a unique perspective on Italian post-war architecture, combining theoretical knowledge with practical experience.

Zupagrafika is an independent publishing house specializing in architecture and design. Their publications are characterized by high quality and an original approach to the subject. Brutalia is another example of their passion for discovering and presenting fascinating stories related to architecture and urban culture. Discover Brutalia and build your own brutalist Italy!