May 23, 2009

Perth + Brutalism + Iwan Iwanoff + Curtin University




Yes, I know. But this really is the last of the Perth brutalism series. Nicely capped off with a tribute to Iwan Iwanoff, all of the photos today were taken at Curtin University - Perth's own little slice of brutalism in the burbs. Just around the corner from the Iwanoff sculpture, is a tribute to the other great heroes that also died in 1986 - Lionel Ritchie, Billy Ocean, and Falco.

Now, there is only one type of building that has more of an impact, and looks better, than a concrete brutalist box - a crumbling, abandoned building. Nothing beats a crumbling building. Nothing. Hands down. So, enjoy the last of Perth brutalist architecture (really!) you will see on this blog for some time (probably).

Coming soon - Perth's abandoned buildings...





3 comments:

Mark Z said...

excellent photos and blog on the perth Brutalist movement of the 60s.

have you considered doing a write up on the Jan ter Horst house (20 Moran Street Beaconsfeild)? not only is it classic 60s Brutalist but it also has a very interesting story to go with it.
if you want to know more about it i can help you out as i know the architect who designed it in the first place

Anonymous said...

urgh. I have to look at these atrocities daily. not cool Iwan, not cool at all.

patrickEnter said...

Keep up the good work, please post any buildings on your findings, great blog..........

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