Brutal Italy
“Brutal Italy” is a travel guide showcasing Brutalist buildings across Italy. Designed as a gift for a friend in Florence, it maps routes starting from her home. A green palette nods to natural materials, while bold typefaces reflect Brutalism’s raw, functional aesthetic.
Photography: Roberto Conte, Stefano Perego, Paolo Monti, Guido Pietropoli
Texts: “Between Geometric Shapes and Raw Materials: The Case of Brutalism in Italy,” Maria-Christina Florian, Archdaily, 2023; “The New Brutalism,” Reyner Banham, The Architectural Review, 1955; “Brutalist Italy,” Fuel, 2023
Typefaces: Bonto, GT Cinetype
Publication Date: March 2024
Trim Size: 6x9 inches
Page Count: 116
Binding: Kettle Stitch
Paper Stock: Colorplan | Natural | 11” x 17” : Text | 135gsm Cover Material: Green Acrylic Sheet
Printed at Parsons School of Design