His design for the Headquarters for Urban Development in Washington D.C. is a monolithic testament to Brutalism, elevated by massive concrete pillars. (1963-1968)  Photo 4 of 9 in From Bauhaus Student to Brutalist Supreme: Highlights by Marcel Breuer

From Bauhaus Student to Brutalist Supreme: Highlights by Marcel Breuer

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Breuer’s Headquarters for Urban Development in Washington, D.C., built between 1963 and 1968, is a monolithic testament to brutalism, elevated by massive concrete pillars. Breuer’s building came in $4 million under budget, a fact that led to more commissions from the U.S. government.