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Bruno Taut (1880-1938) was a prominent German architect known for his contributions to the early 20th-century architectural movement, Expressionism. Taut’s work is characterized by its innovative use of color and unique design concepts. He played a significant role in the development of social housing projects in Germany and is perhaps best known for his involvement in the “Berlin Modernism Housing Estates,” which included the famous “Hufeisensiedlung” (Horseshoe Estate). Taut’s architectural philosophy emphasized creating functional yet aesthetically pleasing spaces, making him a key figure in the history of modern architecture. His legacy continues to influence architects and designers to this day.
Bruno Taut’s Glass Pavilion for the 1914 Werkbund Exhibition in Cologne presented glass as a total architectural medium, testing its structural, optical, and cultural capacities through a compact crystalline volume,…
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In the western suburbs of Kyoto, Japan, the Katsura Imperial Villa, known as Katsura Rikyū, showcases the exquisite beauty of traditional Japanese architecture and gardening. This estate, with its gardens…
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