Waterloo Region's Architectural Hall of Shame -- the Bottom 10

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Haha. Brutalism is one of those architectural movements that often requires one to have an understanding of the historical, aesthetic and philosophical foundations that gave rise to it. On the surface much of it might seem "brutal" but if you understand why, let's say Le Corbusier or Paul Rudolph, designed a lot of what they did, it's marvellous for what it is. It's a type of architecture that demands contemplation beyond pure aesthetics, and for that it does what it should (especially so when it was coming out as a rejection of the International Style that took over the world in that era and still prevails). Beyond the intellectual aspects, it is often visually stunning. The interior of The Robarts Library is incredible, to add on to previous posts.