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beton brut

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béton brut
Concrete as it appears when the framework is removed, so that the concrete surface reflects the framework joints, wood grain, and fasteners around which it was poured; often deliberately retained for architectural effect. See Brutalism.
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At key points, such as the entrance hall, the interior's beton brut severity is softened and warmed by planes of iroko timber.
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