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All the best architects from the middle of the 20th century used concrete heavily because it got new properties and they were seeing what artistic expression they could get with it.
So, all the copy-cats from the middle to the end of the 20th century used concrete heavily on the most stupid way. There's no conspiracy there, just incompetence.
Completely agree. Especially less good architects couldn't deal with it's limitations. Concrete isn’t some indestructible wonder material—exposure to harsh weather and exhaust fumes leads to cracking, corrosion, and a dreary look if it isn’t properly engineered and maintained. So many old concrete buildings look shitty