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Germany

Wohnstadt Carl Legien

Cultural heritage monument in Germany Gesamtanlage Group of houses Part of UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Wohnstadt Carl Legien, Housing estate in Prenzlauer Berg, Germany.

The Wohnstadt Carl Legien consists of U-shaped perimeter blocks surrounding courtyards with 1,149 apartments designed for single individuals and small families.

Built between 1928 and 1930, architect Bruno Taut created this residential complex as the last major social housing project during the Weimar Republic period.

The buildings showcase colored facades in red, yellow, blue, and green, following Taut's architectural philosophy of incorporating colors into residential spaces.

Located near Prenzlauer Allee S-Bahn station, the estate features apartments with recessed balconies and functional rooms facing the street for enhanced privacy.

The estate forms part of six Berlin Modernist Housing Estates designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2008, representing solutions to urban housing needs.

Location: Pankow

Inception: 1928

Architects: Bruno Taut, Franz Hillinger

Part of: Berlin Modernism Housing Estates

GPS coordinates: 52.54640,13.43280

Latest update: May 18, 2025 02:01

Photo author: Florianmk (Website: Clio Berlin Blog)
Photo license: CC BY-SA 4.0

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Wohnstadt Carl Legien

Wohnstadt Carl Legien, Housing estate in Prenzlauer Berg, Germany.

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