Hans Poelzig (1869-1936) was a contemporary of Peter Behrens and other German architects associated with the modern movement, yet he followed a different path. This first detailed study of Poelzig in English, with 350 illustrations, brings to light one of the most interesting architects working in Germany during a period when the course of architecture was profoundly changed. W...
Hans Poelzig (1869-1936) was a contemporary of Peter Behrens and other German architects associated with the modern movement, yet he followed a different path. This first detailed study of Poelzig in English, with 350 illustrations, brings to light one of the most interesting architects working in Germany during a period when the course of architecture was profoundly changed. Written by a former student, it is an eloquent and personal memoir, a primary source and valuable first-hand account of a teacher and master builder who "was an outsider even in his own time." Posener follows Poelzig's career from his years in Breslau to Dresden and Berlin, discussing such works as the Festival Theater for Salzburg and the Capitol Cinema and concluding with his late designs. He provides a useful definition of the phases of Poelzig's work, including the moment at which it could be termed Expressionist. Pointing out that changes in German architecture between 1900 and 1935 were not as radical as they appeared, or wanted to appear, Posener draws attention to Poelzig's true strength - an idea of what architecture is that informs the whole of his work, despite the shifts in taste and technical progress that changed the formal language of buildings. Julius Posener was twenty-two years old in 1926 when he entered Hans Poelzig's design course in Berlin. His three years of study with Poelzig had an enormous impact on him. Forced to flee Germany in 1933, Posener lived in Paris, then Israel, served in the British army in Germany, and taught in Malaysia. In 1961, he returned to Berlin, where he writes, teaches, and is actively involved with the city's planning and architecture. An Architectural History Foundation Book
The first project included two large broadcasting halls and between them on the axis a stairwell of very individual design (Fig. 285). The pointed part of the present building at the back was not there and the building was more cogent than it is now (Fig. 286). It is a great pity that the stairwell was not built. As it exists, the building has one large and two samller main halls, a rectangular space with galleries around it, a glass roof, and two large lamps (Fig. 287). Stairs on both sides of that space link the ground floor to the first floor only. This cool, very beautiful space was disfigured by bad details after the end of the last war but it was recently (August 1987) restored; Max Berling, who worked with Poelzig on the construction of Broadcasting House, was in charge of the resto... (查看原文)
The exterior of the first version was also changed – I believe for the better. The board facade to the street, with its vertical articulation (opposite the entrance to the exhibition ground), is calmer than the one that has originally been planned (Figs. 288, 289). The building is in purple engineering brick, and the window and door surrounds are clad with ceramic tiles. This carefully chosen material is very beautiful. The windows are square, divided into four equal parts, with the central horizontal bar broader than the vertical. Pilasters are missing from the curved sides of the building. (查看原文)
In this book, Posener reconstructs Poelzig’s life and critically reviews his architectural works and thoughts. Posener was a student of Poelzig and his tone was warm talking about his late professor.
In this book, Posener reconstructs Poelzig’s life and critically reviews his architectural works and thoughts. Posener was a student of Poelzig and his tone was warm talking about his late professor.
0 有用 Bonbon 2013-09-10 11:27:48
In this book, Posener reconstructs Poelzig’s life and critically reviews his architectural works and thoughts. Posener was a student of Poelzig and his tone was warm talking about his late professor.
0 有用 Nana 2013-06-10 01:52:32
jetzt arbeite noch mit die Ding...
0 有用 Bonbon 2013-09-10 11:27:48
In this book, Posener reconstructs Poelzig’s life and critically reviews his architectural works and thoughts. Posener was a student of Poelzig and his tone was warm talking about his late professor.
0 有用 Nana 2013-06-10 01:52:32
jetzt arbeite noch mit die Ding...