290 pp.
with 80 black-white and 140 colour illustrations
softcover
Leipzig March, 2020
ISBN: 9783959053716
Width: 21.4 cm
Length: 27 cm
Language(s): English, German
EDITOR
Philip Kurz , Wüstenrot Stiftung
CONCEPT
Pablo v. Frankenberg
DESIGNER
Siyu Mao
The Umlauftank 2 (UT2, 1967–1974) is one of Berlin’s more enigmatic landmarks. Its architect, Ludwig Leo, was still alive when it was designated for historic preservation. The iconic construction is a place for experiment—a laboratory for fluid dynamics, for architecture, and, now since it has been refurbished, for the upkeep of young landmarks. In this book, a wealth of illustrations and a lively mix of literary and historical, technical and analytical texts illuminate the many aspects of a creative process that is today deemed utopian.
The Umlauftank 2 (UT2, 1967–1974) is one of Berlin’s more enigmatic landmarks. Its architect, Ludwig Leo, was still alive when it was designated for historic preservation. The iconic construction is a place for experiment—a laboratory for fluid dynamics, for architecture, and, now since it has been refurbished, for the upkeep of young landmarks. In this book, a wealth of illustrations and a lively mix of literary and historical, technical and analytical texts illuminate the many aspects of a creative process that is today deemed utopian.