The Typology of the Berlin Block: History, Continuity and Spatial Performance

The Berlin block of the nineteenth century is currently undergoing a renaissance. In a modified form the perimeter block appears in a number of current master plans, such as Bercy, Paris, Barcelona as well as in Berlin. Since the International Building Exhibition of 1984/87 (IBA), Berlin’s urban str...

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Main Authors: Katharina Borsi, Nicole Porter, Megan Nottingham
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Athens Institute for Education and Research 2016-01-01
Series:Athens Journal of Architecture
Online Access:https://www.athensjournals.gr/architecture/2016-2-1-3-Borsi.pdf