Monument of Social Housing: the Horseshoe Settlement Becomes 100 Years Old

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Berlin. In the 1970s, large settlements were a response to Berlin's housing shortage in West and East. In the West, the advantages of their own car had long since been discovered and tried to find solutions to the lack of housing and car traffic in relatively little space at the same time. A unique example to date is the motorway superstructure in the Schlangenbader Straße, which is now being renovated.

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For a long time the settlements of the urban planner Ernst May led a shadow existence on the edge of Frankfurt. For the 100th birthday they are celebrated as a result of an ingenious planning, with a plethora of exhibitions, excursions, bike tours – and a social game.

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Light, air and community – with this vision a new chapter of living in Berlin began 100 years ago. The Hufeisensiedlung in Britz, today UNESCO World Heritage, invites visitors to the anniversary festival. Under the motto "Experience architecture – living together" visitors can expect a diverse program of concerts, exhibitions, guided tours and participation actions. Prof. Dr. Matthias Noell, professor of architectural history at the University o…

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A century ago, a milestone in social housing was laid with the horseshoe settlement in Berlin. Today, it is Unesco's world heritage – but also a reminder of how modern and affordable living can succeed. By Marissa Boll