Brutalism In Night City - Why Cyberpunk 2077 Feels Different

How does Cyberpunk 2077’s use of brutalist architecture differ from what you may know from other Cyberpunk media like Blade Runner? This video explores the origin of brutalism, how it’s used in Cyberpunk 2077 and what the use of brutalist architecture means.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
00:40 – What is Brutalism?
03:20 – How does Cyberpunk 2077 use Brutalism?
07:26 – Conclusion

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Joop van Bilsen / Anefo, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
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