Stark and unadorned, Brutalist architecture is a touchstone of postmodernism. And although the style has detractors, it’s getting a lot of attention from modern audiences.

Quarantine might have turned some amateur cooks into gourmet chefs, but their dining room settings are most likely not completing the picture of a five-star, restaurant-quality meal. These days, it feels strange to slave away all day in the kitchen, preparing, cooking, and plating a dish, just to eat it at a breakfast bar or kitchenette. Or, even worse, on the couch.