I’m not entirely clear on the definition of Brutalist as an architectural term. I know it comes from béton brut, but like many things has taken on other meanings depending on who is speaking. Anyhows, I saw this photo essay on Brutalist buildings in Montreal which only dealt with the low hanging fruit, made me think that I could start taking some snapshots of the lesser known ones. And here you go.
Corner Saint Denis and Sherbrooke.Intersection of University and NazarethPlace du Canada, 1010 de la Gauchetière OuestPlace du CanadaParkade Building, 2021 UnionAddition to the Bay1 Place Dupuis 855, rue Sainte-Catherine EstPlace DupuisHôtel Gouverneur Montréal Place Dupuis, 1415, rue Saint-HubertTour de la place Dupuis, 1475, rue Saint-HubertOld Saint Thérèse Missionary Centre, 4375 de l’Esplanade5750 Saint DenisHyatt Regency, 1255 Jeanne ManceThéâtre Maisonneuve, 175 Rue Sainte-Catherine O85 Sainte-Catherine OHydro Quebec poste BerriLiliane and David M. Stewart Pavilion, Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal
They all look like something Howard Roark would have designed: function over form.
Burnside Hall (McGill)