Brussels Brutalisme is the eighteenth volume in a continuing series of zines dedicated to Brutalist architecture across the globe.
Brussels is a city of contrasts—home to medieval guildhalls and glassy EU towers, comic murals and cobbled alleys, Art Nouveau swirls and stark concrete slabs. In Brussels Brutalisme, photographer Albena Nikolova (@albenank) turns the lens on the city’s boldest Brutalist sites, capturing seven structures that stand as raw, geometric monuments to a post-war architectural vision.
Each page reveals how Brutalism shaped the city's post-industrial identity, from the hulking beauty of the Cité Modèle to lesser-known gems tucked behind tram lines and viaducts. This zine isn’t just about concrete—it’s about how Brussels wears its history in layers and how even its roughest edges have a kind of grace.
Brussels Brutalisme is a visual tribute to béton brut in the heart of Europe, perfect for architecture buffs, design lovers, and curious wanderers.
Technical details
A5 Size
150 gsm paper
300 gsm card (cover)
Edition of 50 copies
Welcome to Brussels—a city of waffles, bureaucracy, and béton brut.
Brussels Brutalisme is the eighteenth volume in a continuing series of zines dedicated to Brutalist architecture across the globe.
Brussels is a city of contrasts—home to medieval guildhalls and glassy EU towers, comic murals and cobbled alleys, Art Nouveau swirls and stark concrete slabs. In Brussels Brutalisme, photographer Albena Nikolova (@albenank) turns the lens on the city’s boldest Brutalist sites, capturing seven structures that stand as raw, geometric monuments to a post-war architectural vision.
Each page reveals how Brutalism shaped the city's post-industrial identity, from the hulking beauty of the Cité Modèle to lesser-known gems tucked behind tram lines and viaducts. This zine isn’t just about concrete—it’s about how Brussels wears its history in layers and how even its roughest edges have a kind of grace.
Brussels Brutalisme is a visual tribute to béton brut in the heart of Europe, perfect for architecture buffs, design lovers, and curious wanderers.
Technical details
A5 Size
150 gsm paper
300 gsm card (cover)
Edition of 50 copies
Welcome to Brussels—a city of waffles, bureaucracy, and béton brut.
