In this fun & intellectually stimulating book readers can recreate a number of London's most renowned Brutalist buildings Opening with an informative history of the origins & philosophy of Brutalist architecture the book then focuses on 9 buildings including the Barbican Estate Robin Hood Gardens Balfron Tower & the National Theatre The first part of the book looks at the significance of each of these buildings with a short chapter on each complete with texts & images The second part of the book consists of a series of 9 pre-cut & folded buildings printed on heavy card stock that readers can detach & construct with easy-to-follow instructions At once fun & informative this unique book offers a challenging & entertaining approach to architecture