Bruno Taut
Architect and urban planner
Born
1880
145 years ago
Died
December 24th, 1938
86 years ago — 58 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Germany
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An architect and urban planner contributed significantly to modernist architecture in Germany. Renowned for the Glass Pavilion at the Cologne Exhibition in 1914, worked on housing projects influenced by social reform during the Weimar Republic. Later involvement in urban planning during the early 20th century aimed to merge architecture with social improvements, focusing on affordable housing. Engaged in theorizing about architecture’s role in society, published numerous articles and books about design principles and urban planning. Emigrated to Japan in 1936, continuing to influence architecture until death in 1938.
Designed the Glass Pavilion in 1914
Focused on housing projects in the Weimar Republic
Published influential works on architecture and planning
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