Concrete, My Love

Concrete, Mon Amour. The Raw Imprint of Modernism
Authors: gestalten & Stefano Perego

A photographic ode to brutalism and the enduring power of modernist architecture
• Impressive photography of the 20th century's boldest concrete constructions
• For lovers of architecture, design, urban exploration and brutalist heritage
• A visual reflection on the ideals and contradictions of modernism

Concrete as an art form – raw, uncompromising, and fascinating. In Concrete, Mon Amour, architectural photographer Stefano Perego masterfully captures the monumental power and poetic simplicity of brutalist architecture. From forgotten buildings to world-renowned monuments, this book reveals how the radical visual language of modernism continues to evoke emotions and provoke thought.

In diverse landscapes, urban or desolate, decayed or untouched, Perego exposes the soul of concrete. His images show the tension between decay and durability, idealism and power, grandeur and simplicity. Every building in this book tells a layered story that extends far beyond architecture alone.

What to expect:

• A photographic journey through modernist concrete architecture by Stefano Perego, inspired by the renewed fascination with brutalism in art and popular culture
• A carefully curated selection of buildings – from famous landmarks to obscure relics – that makes the tension between decay and preservation palpable
• Impressive photography that captures the raw materiality, visual language, and changing meaning of concrete architecture in diverse environments

Concrete, mon amour is an aesthetic statement and an invitation to reflect on the legacy of a bold design philosophy that still resonates in our urban landscape.

About the author

Stefano Perego is an architectural photographer from Milan, specializing in modernist, brutalist, and postmodern structures in Europe. His work is known for its ability to capture both the grandeur and fragility of architecture. With an eye for detail and composition, he invites viewers to reflect on the ideals, beauty, and contradictions of modernism. His photography is beloved worldwide by architecture enthusiasts, urban explorers, and art connoisseurs.