The Brutalist Masterpiece You’ve Never Seen – First Church Boston by Paul Rudolph

Concrete, light, and theatre. First Church in Boston isn’t what most people picture when they think of a place of worship, but that’s exactly why Paul Rudolph’s 1972 design is so compelling. From the outside, it’s an unapologetic Brutalist form planted in the historic Back Bay. Inside, it’s a masterclass in space, shadow, and drama. In this episode, Kevin Hui and Andrew Maynard dig into how Rudolph used raw material, sculptural geometry, and controlled light to turn a modernist church into an architectural experience you feel. We’ll talk about why this project still divides opinion today - and why that might be exactly what makes it brilliant. #PaulRudolph #Brutalism #Boston #Architecture #archimarathon ✈️ Upcoming Archimarathon Tours: https://www.archimarathon.com/tours#c... 🔔 Subscribe for our monthly content on architecture, education and architecture travel. http://www.youtube.com/c/archimaratho... 🙏 Support us on Patreon and get exclusive content   / archimarathon   💻 Discord Channel:   / discord   📦 Merch: https://www.archimarathon.com/merch 🌏 Websites: Archimarathon http://www.archimarathon.com Austin Maynard Architects http://www.maynardarchitects.com 📷 Follow us on Instagram: Archimarathon   / archimarathon   Kevin Hui   / kevinhui_archimarathon   Andrew Maynard   / maynardarchitect   📩 Contact us: [email protected]