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Imaginary Architecture, the architect Hans Scharoun
Imaginary Architecture, the architect Hans Scharoun

IMAGINARY ARCHITECTURE, THE ARCHITECT HANS SCHAROUN

Imaginäre Architektur - Der Baumeister Hans Scharoun

Directed by Hartmut Bitomsky
Germany, 1993
Documentary

Synopsis

Hans Scharoun has built houses which show not only structural substance and aesthetic forms but also how human beings should live in buildings. This depiction can only be imaginary – like reading invisible writing on walls. Bitomsky’s film looks at several of Scharoun’s buildings.

Synopsis

Hans Scharoun has built houses which show not only structural substance and aesthetic forms but also how human beings should live in buildings. This depiction can only be imaginary – like reading invisible writing on walls. Bitomsky’s film looks at several of Scharoun’s buildings.