Alison and Peter
Smithson

Alison (1928–1993) and Peter Smithson (1923–2003) transformed postwar architecture with their brutalist, socially engaged designs that challenged conventional urban planning. As leading figures of Team 10, they rejected rigid modernist principles in favor of human-centered, adaptable environments. Their most notable works, including the Hunstanton School, the Robin Hood Gardens housing estate, and the Economist Building in London, aimed to create meaningful social spaces within urban landscapes. Though their ideas were often controversial, their influence on brutalism, urban theory, and architectural education remains profound, shaping the discourse on community-driven modernism and public housing.