Gesunde Stadt: Die Assanierung der Stadt Wien (1934-1938)

Die Maxime "Wien im Aufbau" förderte die Abgerissen von Altbauten, die Entfernung historischer Putzfassaden und die Verschönerung des Stadtbildes in Wien im Ständestaat. Eine Untersuchung der Jahre 1930er zeigt, wie politisch motivierte rigorose Maßnahmen die Altstadt beeinflussten. Die Studie nutzt Archivmaterialien, um Stadtkarten zu abgleichen und den Zusammenhang zwischen Stadtplanung und Politik zu untersuchen.

Format: Hardback
Length: 252 pages
Publication date: 22 November 2021
Publisher: Birkhauser

In the context of the slogan "Wien im Aufbau," a significant transformation occurred in the Austrian capital during the mid-1930s. Not only were targeted altbauten demolished, but the removal of historical putzfassaden and divisional elements was also encouraged. Alongside the improvement of living conditions and transportation infrastructure, there was a promise of a "beautification" of the cityscape.

To delve into this period, the first study examines the hypothesis of a rigorous and politically motivated approach to the preservation and structure of Vienna's historic altstadt. It utilizes a diverse range of archival sources, including plans, photographs, and written documents, to conduct a manual comparison of various city maps. The book sheds light on the interconnectedness of urban planning and politics and provides valuable insights into the management of historical building materials beyond Vienna.

Weight: 769g
Dimension: 240 x 170 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783035623796