Brutalism Architecture

This is Nottingham's Lace Market Car Park.

I think it could be described as "Brutalism Architecture"

It sits in-between Hockley and The Lace Market, two areas of history and culture.

[Carole Sandford]

Possibly what the King ( though he was a Prince when he said it) would call a carbuncle 🤔

[Mags]

Interesting lines and patterns. =)

[Phil Howcroft]

@carole_sandford thanks Carole , the city council have "softened" one end of it with some artwork

@marlboromaam thank you mags much appreciated

[Rob Z]

Lol Phil - is that the official term for "ugly building"... Your image is great, as usual, but that is not a very pleasing building.. :)

[Phil Howcroft]

@robz thank you Rob, I think it is , many brutalism buildings have become "listed buildings, not that I could ever see this one becoming listed !!!

[Peter Dulis]

nice one

[Renee Salamon]

At least it’s made of bricks and not cement blocks. But yes, ugly

[Corinne C]

The black and white accentuates the lines formed by the various stories. The pedestrian helps give a sense of scale. Great pic.

[LManning (Laura)]

I like the strong lines.

[Issi Bannerman]

A great shot, Phil, of a fairly mundane scene. The pedestrian gives a great sense of perspective.

[Dione Giorgio]

Looks nice for a car park but it depends on the surrounding buildings whether to call it nice or ugly. The main thing is that it must be very useful for locals and visitors. I like the walker passing by. She gives a great sense of scale for the building.

[Judith Johnson]

Interesting, but not iconic I'm afraid

[Pat Knowles]

A lovely name for a car park! It reminded me a bit of Preston Bus Station car park. The same layers but straight ones. Great in black & white.

[bkb in the city]

Perfect example

[Beverley]

Great photo, thought provoking… with lots of interesting comments…