German architect Hans Scharoun (1893-1972) studied and practiced architecture his entire adult life but did not build a major building until 1963 when his impressive Berlin Philharmonie finally came to life. The fact that he stayed in Germany during the Second World War prevented him from realizing grandiose projects and caused him to concentrate more on interiors than exteriors for many years. Nevertheless, Scharoun's sculptural designs, influenced by the expressionist-utopian circle ?Gläserne Kette? of which he was a member, did not go unnoticed and were among the best of his generation.
Each title contains approximately 120 images, including photographs, sketches, drawings, and floor plans
Introductory essays explore the architect's life and work, touching on family and background as well as collaborations with other architects
The body presents the most important works in chronological order, with descriptions of client and/or architect wishes, construction problems (why some projects were never executed), and resolutions
The appendix includes a list of complete works, biography, bibliography and a map indicating the locations of the architect's most famous buildings
