Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Two unrealised suburbs from Ernst May

A 1921 plan by the German Architect/planner for a new suburb in a competition for plans to expand Breslau aka Wroclaw; 'awarded a special prize for its remarkable qualities in terms of urban planning' although 'the jury found that Breslau with its catchment area was too small to implement this project.' I count at least five internal reserves in this design, and some which may or may not be. Quiring, Voigt, Schmal, Herrel (eds) Ernst May 1886-1970 Munich, Prestel 2011 p. 255

Another plan from the same year, also apparently unrealised, for miners in Rothenbach, also in Poland.Quiring, Voigt, Schmal, Herrel (eds) Ernst May 1886-1970 Munich, Prestel 2011 p. 256

Kabbera Central, Kelso, NSW

Look at it here.  Kelso is essentially a suburb adjoining the regional city of Bathurst but it has an identity greater than mere adjacent su...