Sol de Poniente, Brutalist building complex in Benidorm, Spain
Sol de Poniente is a residential complex of two connected towers with raw concrete surfaces and sharp geometric forms that define brutalist design. The towers rise above their surroundings and openly display construction elements like beams and unfinished concrete surfaces.
The building was constructed in the 1960s when architects used brutalist style to quickly and affordably create large living spaces. This building style emerged after the Second World War and became popular especially for major projects in coastal cities.
The building marks Benidorm's transformation from a small fishing village into a modern resort destination during the 1960s. It shows how architects of that era designed large residential complexes to house both tourists and workers quickly.
The complex is located close to beaches and has good access to public transportation for visitors. The raw concrete surfaces can become very hot in the sun, so shade in early morning or late afternoon hours is more comfortable.
The towers were designed so that the concrete structure itself becomes the decoration, without additional cladding or ornament. This radical approach was unusual for its time and made the building a striking landmark of the coastal city.
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