Wohnstadt Carl Legien

Wohnstadt Carl Legien is a housing estate in Prenzlauer Berg containing roughly 1,150 apartments arranged in U-shaped perimeter blocks around landscaped courtyards. The apartments are compact and functionally designed, with recessed balconies that provide residents with additional privacy from the street.

Built between 1928 and 1930 under architect Bruno Taut's direction, this complex was among the last major housing projects of the Weimar Republic era. It emerged from a movement seeking new solutions for housing workers and small families during a time of significant social change.

The colored façades in red, yellow, blue, and green were deliberately chosen to make residential life more pleasant and human-centered. These vibrant walls shape how the neighborhood looks and reflect how architecture was meant to touch everyday living.

The estate is within walking distance of Prenzlauer Allee S-Bahn station and easily accessible by public transport. You can freely explore the courtyards and surrounding spaces to experience the architecture and colored façades from different angles.

This estate is part of a group of six Berlin modernist housing estates that were collectively inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2008. This recognition honors the innovative urban housing solutions these projects represented at the time.

Location: Pankow

Inception: 1928

Architects: Bruno Taut, Franz Hillinger

Part of: Berlin Modernism Housing Estates

GPS coordinates: 52.54640,13.43280

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:41