Competition: Brutalism - Design Language of the Empire

Running
Brutalism - Design Language of the Empire

Prompt

Coming from the French term beton brut, meaning raw concrete, Brutalism is an architectural style defined by heavy shapes, use of raw materials, and favoring function to form. Often criticized for feeling cold and harsh, it is no wonder that the Galactic Empire highly favored this style for its many construction projects.

Brutalism.jpg

An example of Brutalism. Coruscant street, featured in Andor. IRL, The Barbican Centre, London

Objective

Create an artistic depiction of a building made in the Brutalist style. Your building should be clearly identifiable within this style of architecture. It should feature strong angular shape, raw concrete, and have a feeling of weight to it.

Rules

  • Entries must be submitted in one of the following formats: jpg, png, or gif
  • A minimum of three colors must be used
  • Traditional (hand-drawn) and digital mediums allowed
  • This competition offers double clusters
  • Reminder: AI-generated entries are NOT allowed

Grading

All entries will be graded using the Graphics Grading Rubric

Competition Information
Parent Competition
Star Wars Architecture - An Exploration
Organized by
Thran Occasus-Palpatine
Running time
2026-07-29 until 2026-09-05 (about 1 month)
Ends in
19 days (2026-09-05 23:59:59 UTC/18:59:59 EST)
Competition Tier
Tier 3 - Solo, Brotherhood-Centered Activity
Target Unit
Entire DJB
Competition Type
Graphics/Multimedia
Difficulty Class
Regular
Awards
Dynamic (based on participant count) and 6 Clusters of Graphite as per Herald guidelines
Participants
10 subscribers, of which 1 has already participated.