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Focusing on the influence of Le Corbusier's post-war work, Jonathan Meades reclaims the reputation of once-maligned buildings that he argues stood for optimism and grandeur.

Second of a two-part documentary in which Jonathan Meades makes the case for 20th-century concrete Brutalist architecture, which is once again being appreciated by a younger generation. Focusing initially on the massive influence of Le Corbusier's post-war work, he reclaims the reputation of buildings that, once much maligned, he argues stood for optimism and grandeur. Delivered in his signature provocative and confrontational manner, Meades's film draws on extraordinary buildings from all over Europe in a lavish, sometimes surreal, visual collage.

59 minutes

Last on

Wed 25 Aug 2021 00:00

Music Played

  • Aphex Twin

    Nanou 2

  • Susumu Yokota

    The Plateau Which The Zephyr of Flora Occupies

  • Susumu Yokota

    Traveller In The Wonderland

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Jonathan Meades
Writer Jonathan Meades
Producer Frank Hanly
Director Frank Hanly
Executive Producer Franny Moyle

Broadcasts

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A collection of programmes examining the triumphs and failures of post-war architecture.