# Origami Eastern Bloc Buildings 'Brutal East' is a DIY Set of Paper Buildings from the Soviet Era By Joey Haar | Published 2017-02-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brutal-east References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/805890/paper-models-of-the-most-controversial-buildings-erected-behind-the-iron-curtain) & [zupagrafika](http://www.zupagrafika.com/zupamarket_brutal_east_zupagrafika.html) The [Eastern Bloc](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eastern-algarve) may have had its fair share of problems, but the [brutalist style of architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-est) that emerged during the era remains one of the most revered among modern practitioners, and 'Brutal East' is a celebration of those functionalist buildings. Created by architecture and design studio Zupagrafika, Brutal East is a book of famous brutalist buildings made out of paper, with instructions for how to fold those sheets into decorative 3D models. There are many different buildings in the book, ranging from apartment complexes to sports arenas. Some of the more notable buildings include the Eastern Gate of Belgrade in Serbia, Romanita Collective Housing Tower in Moldova, the [House of Soviets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-peckham-house) in Russia, and Sporto Rumai in Lithuania. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **DIY Paper Architecture:** Business professionals can explore the disruptive innovation opportunity of creating DIY paper models of iconic buildings. - **Brutalist Style Resurgence:** Business professionals can capitalize on the resurgence of the brutalist architectural style by incorporating its elements into modern designs. - **Functionalism in Design:** Business professionals can tap into the functionalist design principles of the Eastern Bloc era to create innovative and practical solutions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture Design:** Architecture professionals can leverage the DIY paper architecture trend to engage and educate their clients. - **Art and Craft Retail:** Art and craft retailers can cater to the demand for DIY paper model kits by offering a wide selection of architectural designs. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate brutalist elements into their projects to embrace the renewed interest in this unique architectural style. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Brutalist Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mohmaya.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Legos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brooklyns-architectural-history.md) - [Printing House-Transformed Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mladinska-knjiga-printing-house.md) - [Toy Brick-Inspired Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curving-block.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Building Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blockitecture-frank-lloyd-wright.md) - [Structure Building Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-cards-building-kit.md) - [Contemporary Art Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-art-building-set.md) - [Brutalist Aluminum Stationery Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumon.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md)