Borstei, Housing estate in Moosach district, Munich, Germany.
Borstei is a residential estate in the Moosach neighborhood with 77 buildings arranged around seven courtyards that contain gardens and fountains. The development mixes apartment buildings with shops for everyday goods, connected by covered passages and pathways.
The estate was built during the 1920s when architects developed a new model for urban housing that mixed apartments with shared courtyards. Construction took several years to complete and represented a fresh approach to how people could live together in cities.
Residents use the courtyards as gathering spaces where daily life unfolds around the scattered sculptures and artistic details. The artistic touches throughout the estate reflect a time when housing was meant to combine comfort with beauty.
The estate is easy to walk through with wide, level pathways connecting all areas, making it simple to explore at your own pace. The courtyards are open to the public, so you can wander freely and view the spaces and sculptures without entry fees.
Arched passages connect the buildings in a network that lets you move around even during rain, creating a sense of linked spaces throughout the estate. Each building displays its own decorative details and white shutters, giving each area its distinct character despite the overall unified design.
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