Künstlerkolonie Berlin, Cultural heritage monument in Wilmersdorf, Berlin.
Künstlerkolonie Berlin is a residential complex with multiple buildings arranged around a central plaza in Wilmersdorf, featuring the characteristic architecture of the late 1920s. The houses display the modernist style of that era with clean lines and practical layouts designed for community living.
The settlement was built between 1927 and 1930 on the initiative of the German Stage Association to provide affordable housing for artists and writers. Many residents from that era were later persecuted or forced to flee during the Nazi period.
The settlement is named after actor Ludwig Barnay, whose plaza sits at the center and brings residents together. The space still functions as a place where people gather in an environment originally designed for creative encounters.
The site is easily accessible by public transportation and is located in western Berlin bordered by several street fronts. Visitors can view the buildings from outside and freely walk through the plaza to experience the character of the settlement.
A memorial on Ludwig-Barnay-Platz from 1988 honors residents who suffered during the Nazi period. The monument shows how the history of this place remains part of the community today.
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