Plattenbau Berlin

Plattenbau Berlin Urbane Wohnarchitektur - Ein Fotografischer Rundgang

Hardback (15 Mar 2022) | English,German

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Publisher's Synopsis

Made from prefabricated concrete panels, Plattenbauten rose from the ruins of Berlin, providing a quick and inexpensive solution to the severe housing shortage faced by the city after World War II. Although criticized in their day for their sterility and impersonal scale, they nonetheless became an integral part of the city. Drawn from his extensive investigations into Berlin's urban landscape, Jesse Simon's texts and photographs offer a convincing argument for the aesthetic and social value of buildings that were once described as "eyesores." Focused on urban developments constructed between the 1950s and the early 1990s, the book is structured geographically, devoting equal attention to the former East and West. It includes more than 200 images filled with warm light and saturated hues, revealing a diversity of color and detail that may often be lost on the casual observer. It also illustrates how, despite vast differences in political ideologies, both East and West Berlin employed remarkably similar approaches to the creation of new urban spaces. For fans of Brutalism and Modernism, Plattenbau Berlin is both an engaging reconsideration of postwar urbanism, and a unique entry point for exploring Berlin's history and architecture.

About the Publisher

Prestel

Prestel

Prestel is one of the world's leading illustrated book publishers with a stunning list of beautifully crafted books on all aspects of art, architecture, photography and design. From the latest pop culture and fashion to major exhibition catalogues, Prestel ensures that quality reigns throughout everything they publish. Prestel is the publisher for art lovers, designers and those with an eye for beauty - young and old alike, Prestel appeals to all those with a passion for visual culture.

Book information

ISBN: 9783791388359
Publisher: Prestel
Imprint: Prestel
Pub date:
DEWEY: 728.3140943155
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English,German
Number of pages: 247
Weight: 1100g
Height: 203mm
Width: 236mm
Spine width: 28mm