What is the name of the Brutalist building housing the Royal National Theatre on London's South Bank?

The Brutalist building housing the Royal National Theatre on London’s South Bank is the Royal National Theatre.

The theatre’s permanent home was designed by Sir Denys Lasdun with Peter Softley, and its three stages opened individually between 1976 and 1977. Its stepped concrete terraces, elevated walkways and interlocking volumes were intended to create an “urban landscape” connected to the Thames and surrounding city.

The venue is often casually called the National Theatre, while its official name has been the Royal National Theatre since 1988. It is separate from the nearby Southbank Centre, Shakespeare’s Globe and Royal Opera House—three places that can cause confusion in London architecture questions.

The building has also attracted controversy. Critics have debated whether it is best described as pure Brutalism or as a design with strong links to Le Corbusier’s architectural ideas. It was nevertheless granted Grade II* listed status in 1994.