[bopbop]

Whether an individual building performs its function well or not, its still a central tenet of Brutalism to embed the function in the form.

I appreciate that if everything was Brutalist it would be an overwhelming sight, but I definitely think it has its place.

I'm also not keen on the Hayward personally, but places like Brunel University, the Barbican and the airport in the article have a really nice reduced functionalist style with interesting angles and use of glass.

Edit: Also in terms of popularity of Brutalism, the Barbican is constantly getting praise, and I think has or had architecture tours happening.

[Nursie]

I also find this sort of thing very telling, about a residential estate many considered to be some of the finest the movement had to offer -

"The campaign to save Robin Hood Gardens drew very little support from those who actually had to live in the building, with more than 75% of residents supporting its demolition when consulted by the local authority."

[Nursie]

The Barbican does get praised.

To me it still looks violence, depression and poverty, summed up in miserable, grey-brown concrete.