From the Barbican to the Trellick Tower, London’s Brutalist landmarks have been captured from every angle, their once apparently ugly, grimy shapes and surfaces having since been re-labelled as culturally significant architectural icons. This new collection of images from New York based writer and photographer Ian Campo captures the imposing monuments in all their glory, shot in black and white to bring out the grainy textures and moody tones present in the contradiction between light and dark.

After discovering the Brutalist movement, Campo made sure to make his first trip to London count, taking the opportunity to create this series that makes for a loving homage to the movement’s key signifiers, buildings like the National Theatre, Alexandra Road Estate, Trellick Tower and the Barbican. See more of his work on his website and Instagram.

All images © Ian Campo / with permission

