"The Hansaviertel in West Berlin was constructed in 1957 as part of the Interbau exhibition. Some of the most renowned architects of their time came together to create the future of modern living and to showcase their ideas and concepts in this unique part of Berlin.By the 1950s, times had changed, and the general population was beginning to crave the amenities once reserved for the wealthy upper class: central heating, modern buildings surrounded by greenery for leisurely walks,"
"Their answer was the Plattenbau. Today, often frowned upon for its uniform silhouette and restrictive atmosphere, the Plattenbau was once considered futuristic, even a glimpse of luxury for the working class. The Hansaviertel stands as a poster child for all the housing complexes constructed in this manner, a shining example of what could have been, and perhaps still is."
Hansaviertel in West Berlin was built in 1957 for the Interbau exhibition, with leading architects designing a vision of modern living. By the 1950s residents sought amenities like central heating, buildings set within greenery, and improved housing standards. The Plattenbau emerged as a mass-housing solution that once signaled futurism and attainable luxury for the working class. Hansaviertel exemplifies that ideal and retains a legacy as a model of postwar modernist housing. The project reimagines the estate as open, welcoming, and community-oriented. Two fictional residents navigate daily life among open spaces and shaded high-rises. Wardrobe choices mirror the buildings' utilitarian silhouettes and playful tiles.
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