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While there’s something captivating about concrete homes, there are some who find such spaces uninviting, thinking that concrete gives off a cold, unrelaxed vibe. For the owners of this stunning house in San Fernando, Pampanga though, concrete is the best material for their dream home.READ MORE HOME TOURS:A Minimalist House Made of ConcreteYou Need to See This Floating Farmhouse in BatangasA Play of Light and Shadow in This Brutalist-Inspired 105sqm“For my client, concrete can define their safe space and they didn’t have any problems with this material embracing their abode,” shares interior designer Hanna Chua of Habitat Curator Interior Design. Hanna was tapped by the owners to bring the space to life.Given the heavy use of concrete, Hanna made sure the interiors convey warmth the moment you step inside. “Thinking of the brutalist characteristics such as being massive and sustainable, we thought of making it more interesting by adding Filipino elements through materials,” the designer explains. From solihiya details to wooden touches, Hanna made sure the house is comfortable and inviting while still making the concrete material shine.Take a peek inside the Brutalist Haven below:FaçadeIMAGE Screenshot from Youtube/Hanna ChuaThe house features a striking concrete façade with big windows completing the exterior. It measures around 250sqm with two bedrooms and three bathrooms.FoyerIMAGE Hilary Buenaflor PhotographyTo define the entryway Hanna added a custom-made console table that also functions as a shoe cabinet.Living AreaIMAGE Hilary Buenaflor PhotographyThe house looks and feels spacious because of its high ceiling. The interior designer furnished the space with bespoke furniture pieces. “We worked on a custom eight-seater curved sofa paired with replicas of Pierre Jeanneret’s Kangaroo chairs,” Hanna says.IMAGE Hilary Buenaflor PhotographyHanna made sure to create the things on display inside the house. Taking the spotlight in the living area is an abstract painting by Irish Pan.Pocket GardenIMAGE Hilary Buenaflor PhotographyA few steps from the living area is a French door that opens up to a pocket garden that softens up the look of the house. From this angle, you can also see how the kitchen flows to the dining area, food prep and entertaining guests easier.READ: These Lovely Gardens Will Inspire You To Start Your OwnKitchenIMAGE Hilary Buenaflor Photography“We went all black and white for our kitchen to balance out the colors, considering this is an open space on the ground floor,” explains Hanna. The interior designer maximized the space by making sure the owners have an extra island where they can also prepare or enjoy food.IMAGE Hilary Buenaflor PhotographyShe also used stained engineered wood for the kitchen cabinets then paired it with white quartz countertops.Dining AreaIMAGE Hilary Buenaflor PhotographyTo make sure the dining area stands out, Hanna opted to complete it with a custom-made curved table, stained to its darkest color to work in contrast with the chosen seating pieces. “Taking advantage of the massiveness concept of brutalism, we decided to balance and play with it by matching it with solihiya chairs and bench,” she explains.Powder RoomIMAGE Hilary Buenaflor PhotographyHanna says that concrete is flexible

Brutalism in architecture mainly emerged during the middle of the 20th century, between the 1950s and 1970s. It is represented by massive, rugged, and often monolithic structures, mostly built from raw concrete and other materials from industry. The term “Brutalism” originates from the French word “brut,” meaning raw, and it was popularized in the 1950s.Le Corbusier can be rightfully considered one of the fathers of Brutalism. He was one of the first architects to work with raw concrete (béton brut) and developed design principles that included functionality and minimalism. His Unité d’Habitation in Marseille, France, completed in 1952, is frequently cited as a seminal Brutalist work.Government Service Center, Boston, Massachusetts © Gunnar KlackAlso, Alison and Peter Smithson developed the concept of “New Brutalism,” which wanted to devise an honest and direct architectural language that considered post-war society’s needs. Completed in 1954, their design for Hunstanton School in Norfolk is considered one of the early samples of Brutalist architecture.How do you identify Brutalism?Renovation of a Brutalist House in Brazil © Edgard CesarThe main architectural characteristic of Brutalism is the use of raw and simple materials. One of the major pointers toward Brutalism is the use of exposed concrete or béton brut. Buildings in this style have massive and monolithic appearances characterized by geometric shapes and repetitive modular elements.Brutalism’s focus on directness about materials and structure, combined with its monumental scale, makes it a powerful and recognizable architectural approach.Key Points to Identify Brutalism:Extensive use of raw, unadorned concrete as a primary building material.Bold, repetitive modular elements and geometric forms.Monolithic, fortress-like structures with an imposing presence.Emphasis on utility and social functionality, often for public and institutional buildings.Stark contrasts solid and void spaces, using natural light to enhance the design.Why was Brutalism hated?Les Choux de Créteil Buildings / Gérard GrandvalThere are many reasons why Brutalism was hated and loathed, thus provoking a strong reaction against the style, especially from the 1970s. Its massive, blocky forms and repetitive geometric patterns often seemed inhumanly uninviting and oppressive to the general public. The raw concrete surfaces characteristic of Brutalism were prone to weathering and staining, often giving buildings a rundown appearance.Brutalist architecture was often used for government buildings, social housing, and educational institutions. Many of them have been built at times of rapidly developing urbanization and social change.Pirelli BuildingMany Brutalist projects, especially large-scale housing estates, were criticized for poor urban planning. In some cases, a monolithic and

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