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The Autumn Winter 2022 collection saw inspiration from the graphic lines of London's Brutalist architecture. Brutalism is an architecture style that emerged in the United Kingdom during the 1950s, among the reconstruction projects of the post-war era. Brutalist buildings are characterised by minimalist constructions, showcasing the bare building materials, with an emphasis on materials, textures and structural elements over decorative design.
Croydon Magistrates’ Court, designed by D H Beaty-Pownall of Robert Atkinson & Partners, built 1968–69.
Beckton Treatment Works, designed by Public Health Engineering Department for Greater London Council, built 1967–73.
Brunel University Lecture Theatre, Designed by Richard Sheppard, Robson & Partners, built 1965–66, listed grade II.
The Mall, Bromley, designed by Owen Luder Partnership, built 1967–69.
Ahead of the launch of his new book, Brutal Outer London, we looked at the work of Simon Phipps, renowned photographer of post-war modernist architecture, art and design. Following on from his iconic first book Brutal London, this sequel expands his survey beyond London's inner zones through to the outer perimeters of London, including Brunel University lecture theatre; the location of JOSEPH Autumn winter campaign. Simon Phipps' photographs of Greater London's modernist architecture explores the form and beauty of these post-war buildings.
Strawberry Vale Estate, East Finchley, designed by Bickerdike Allen Bramble, built 1978–79.
Thamesmead, designed by R Rigg of Greater London Council Department of Architecture and Civic Design, built 1966–71.
Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow, designed by J Weeks of Llewelyn-Davies, Weeks, Forestier-Walker & Bor, built 1966–70.
The Heathland School, Hounslow, designed by Bob Brown of Hounslow, Borough Architect’s Department (under G E Trevett), built 1972.
Barking Station Booking Hall, designed by J Ward of British Railway’s Eastern Region Architects’, department under H H Powell, built 1959–61, listed grade II.
The National Archives, Kew, designed by J Cecil Clavering for Property Services Agency, built 1973–77.
Brutal Outer London is a design-led hardback. With maps and detailed listings of all architecture photographed, it enables readers to explore Brutalism on foot, train or bus across Outer London. Available to purchase from 27 October 2022.