The Buildings of Europe: Berlin

by Derek Fraser

Berlin has long been an important city for those interested in architecture. A place to experience, at first hand, the Romantic Classism of Karl Friedrich Schinkel, the social housing of Bruno Taut, the Bauhaus approach of Walter Gropius and Mies van der Robe and the individuality and inventiveness of Erich Mendelsohn and Hans Charoun. With a revived spirit of optimism extending into its building program, Berlin is once more poised to take its place alongside the most prestigious capital cities. This brilliantly informative guide brings together an essential collection of Berlin's most significant buildings drawn from the widest historical background with a bias towards modern architecture. A total of 184 numbered entries with 270 photographs provide references to 260 buildings. Each entry has a photograph, name, date, address and architect. A variety of detailed site plans and street maps show the location of each building.

157 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 1997

Reviews

[Michael Heath-Caldwell · Rating 3 out of 5]

Comprehensive book on buildings in Berlin. Mainly black and white photography as well as the write-ups.