Project for the Kallenbach House, Berlin, Germany (1921-1922)

People:

J.J.P. Oud (architect)

Title:

Project for the Kallenbach House, Berlin, Germany (1921-1922)

Date:

1921-1922

Level of archival description:
project

Extent and medium:

2 drawings

Scope and content:
German architectural critic, Adolf Behne, requested Oud submit a design for a private house that was to be built for private clients in Berlin-Grünewald in 1921. Although Oud's designs never came to fruition, the project promoted his international reputation, with his designs circulating in lectures and publications. Behn, who maintained a correspondence with Oud, helped introduce Oud to the international scene with a positive review of his designs, including one for Villa Kallenbach. Oud's design was in stark contrast to the prevailing contemporary German aesthetic of Expressionism. Oud created a functional symmetric design for a detached, spacious country dwelling; he placed the building toward the anterior of the site and angled the front away from the street to take advantage of the sunlight and garden space (Taverne et al. 2001, 312-317). Oud made some modifications based on the client's desire to enlarge the ground floor in February, 1922. Project series includes drawings of plans and elevations.

Reference number:

CI005.S1.1921.PR1

Location:

Den Helder Netherlands

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