Transforming Mathildenhöhe: A World Heritage Site
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Author: Falk Jaeger
In 1908, the Exhibition Hall at the Mathildenhöhe Artists’ Colony in Darmstadt was inaugurated. A century later, schneider+schumacher was entrusted with its general renovation. The office had to grapple with various challenges related to the building’s historic architectural substance & structure. This richly illustrated volume tells this story while showing readers how the architects have allowed it to speak again for itself.This is a best practice example of a sensitive restoration consistent with conservation requirements, that also provides a history of the unique Art Nouveau monument.
ISBN 9783986121266. JOVIS. hb. 176 pages. 160 colour & b/w ills. 24 x 30 cm.
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In 1908, the Exhibition Hall at the Mathildenhöhe Artists’ Colony in Darmstadt was inaugurated. A century later, schneider+schumacher was entrusted with its general renovation. The office had to grapple with various challenges related to the building’s historic architectural substance & structure. This richly illustrated volume tells this story while showing readers how the architects have allowed it to speak again for itself.This is a best practice example of a sensitive restoration consistent with conservation requirements, that also provides a history of the unique Art Nouveau monument.
ISBN 9783986121266. JOVIS. hb. 176 pages. 160 colour & b/w ills. 24 x 30 cm.
available