Scharoun

Taschen Basic Architecture

by Eberhard Syring, Jorg Kirschenmann, Peter Gossel (Editor)

German architect Hans Scharoun (1893-1972) studied and practiced architecture his entire adult life but did not build a major building until 1963 when his impressive Berlin Philharmonie finally came to life. Scharoun's sculptural designs were influenced by the Expressionist and Kubst und Werk circles in which he mingled, but his dramatic designs were highly singular and among the best of his generation.

Genres: Architecture, Art

96 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2004

Reviews

[Alberto Segovia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book. Great introductory essay and project explanations. Although I hoped for more ample photographs in certain projects. But overall it's great to understand Scharoun. It revealed a very much important architect to me, which was before, to me, unknown.