Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Villa Wolf in Gubin: History and Reconstruction
(Autor) Dietrich NeumannMies van der Rohe's Breakthrough to Modernity War and destruction caused Villa Wolf, built between 1925 and 1927, to be largely forgotten. Yet this building, which is now to be rebuilt, is a key work by the German-born architect. He used it to apply new spatial and formal concepts, creating a building of exemplary, almost didactic clarity.This volume presents the history of the villa and documents the recent excavation of the basement as well as the graphic reconstruction.
Dietrich Neumann
Dietrich Neumann is a renowned architectural historian known for his groundbreaking work on modernist architecture. His meticulous research and engaging writing style have made him a leading authority in the field. Neumann's key contributions to literature include shedding new light on the cultural and historical significance of architectural masterpieces.