stuttgart, weißenhofsiedlung

I didn't bring many books with me, but I did bring my Corbusier guide. This is a building he designed for a 1927 prototype housing development coordinated by Mies van der Rohe. Many of the great names of early 20th century modernism (Walter Gropius, Mies, Bruno Taut, Hans Scharoun, Peter Behrens...) have claims staked on the surrounding plots. It was quite an experience to walk among them, especially on such a gorgeous day and with such an incredible view over the city of Stuttgart.