York University signalled its commitment to all things new and innovative by carpeting the fledgling Keele Campus with mid-century modern buildings that furthered brutalism’s hold on Toronto’s urban landscape.

Jun 26, 2017 · From its origins as a suburban, brutalist response to the need for more universities in Toronto and Canada, York University has transformed into a vibrant, lively campus of beautiful new buildings and world class academic programs.

This is a list of buildings that are examples of the Brutalist architectural style in the United States. Structures include: [6] Arthur J. Schmitt Academic Center, DePaul University. Chicago (C.F. Murphy and Associates, 1968) [9][10][2]: 52. Structures include [14] …

Brutalist architecture is an architectural style that emerged during the 1950s in the United Kingdom, among the reconstruction projects of the post-war era. [1][2][3][4][5] Brutalist buildings are characterised by minimalist constructions that showcase the bare building materials and structural elements over decorative design. [6][7] The style c...

Even by the high standard of Canada’s postwar campuses York University, Toronto, has some magnificent Brutalist architecture. Part of a huge expansion in Canadian higher education, York was founded in 1959 as Toronto’s second university, with an experimental educational programme comprising two years of liberal arts before specialisation.

The Ross Building was built with public money, opened in 1968, and named after a public figure, Murray Ross, York University’s first president. It is designed in a modernist-brutalist style, a rectangular concrete slab built to form the focus of the campus.

A perfect example of brutalism can be seen in the Robarts Library building on the University of Toronto campus, at the corner of St George and Harbord Sts. Ultimately the style derives from the Swiss architect, Le Corbusier (1887 – 1965) and its name from French béton brute, raw concrete.

Apr 9, 2019 · Brutalism at its best at York University’s stunning Scott Library. UPACE, the University Planners, Architects and Consulting Engineers was formed to create the master plan for York University and design many of its original buildings. The team was led by architects John Parkin, John Bonnick and William Greer. Previous Post 20190408.

Mar 12, 2014 · The extreme brutalism of York University’s Curtis Lecture Halls. March 12, 2014 Vik Perhaps the rectangular concrete masses reveal the specific functional zones of the building – lecture halls.

University of York Central Hall – York Construction: 1968 Architect: Andrew Derbyshire