Imaginary Architecture, the architect Hans Scharoun (1995)
• January 1st, 1995 • 1h 5min
Documentary
Overview
Hans Scharoun has built houses which show not only structural substance and aesthetic forms but also how human beings should live in buildings. This depiction can only be imaginary - like reading invisible writing on walls. Bitomsky's film looks at several of Scharoun's buildings.
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