Paulskirche – Eine politische Architekturgeschichte. A Political Story of Architecture
Language: German / English
Year of publication: 2019
Pages: 160
Cover: Hardcover
Illustrations: 100 photos and plans
Dimensions: 7.7 x 10.6 in
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On the occasion of the forthcoming renovation of the Paulskirche in Frankfurt am Main, the book recounts the history of its construction, reconstruction and renovation in accordance with the respective social currents. In addition, the role of the Paulskirche as a seat of the nationwide debate culture is traced, which it has held since the postwar period in its function as a festival hall.
The editors: Maximilian Liesner, urbanist, and Philipp Sturm, political scientist, are working as freelance curators and authors at the German Architecture Museum (DAM) in Frankfurt/Main; Peter Cachola Schmal, architect, is the director of the DAM.
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