Scharoun, Hans (Bernard Hans Henry), 1893 - 1972
Person
Dates
- Existence: 20 September 1893 - 25 November 1972
Biography
Hans Scharoun was born in Bremen, Germany,and grew up in Bremerhaven before studying architecture in Berlin. He was the most important modernist architect to remain in Germany during the Nazi era and re-emerged to a major career in the 1960s. He was the leading German exponent of organic and expressionist architecture, the alternative tradition with the Modern Movement. He was best known for designing the Berlin Philharmonie.
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Hans Scharoun, c1983 - c1991
Sub-Series
Reference code: 490/5/1/28
Scope and Contents
Four folders of 35mm photographic slides relating to the German architect Hans Scharoun.
Dates:
c1983 - c1991
Hans Scharoun: a Monograph, 1970s - 2009
Sub-Series
Reference code: 490/2/2/1
Scope and Contents
Files of material relating to Peter Blundell's Jones first published book Hans Scharoun: a monograph published by Gordon Fraser in 1978, and related articles published in architectural journals around the same period. Also includes material relating to the German translation of the book Hans Scharoun: eine monographie published in 1979, and an extended version of the 1978 English monograph published in 1995 by Phaidon Press....
Dates:
1970s - 2009
Interview with Hubert Hoffman, 18 August 1993
Item — Box Blundell Jones Box 141
Reference code: 490/6/1/1/28
Scope and Contents
Interview with Hubert Hoffman, first part in English, the rest in German. They discuss Hoffman's studies and career, including Hoffman's friendship with Scharoun. Tape titled 'Hubert Hoffman Graz'.
Dates:
18 August 1993