A 1921 plan by the German Architect/planner for a new suburb in a competition for plans to expand Breslau aka Wroclaw; 'awarded a special prize for its remarkable qualities in terms of urban planning' although 'the jury found that Breslau with its catchment area was too small to implement this project.' I count at least five internal reserves in this design, and some which may or may not be. Quiring, Voigt, Schmal, Herrel (eds) Ernst May 1886-1970 Munich, Prestel 2011 p. 255
Another plan from the same year, also apparently unrealised, for miners in Rothenbach, also in Poland.Quiring, Voigt, Schmal, Herrel (eds) Ernst May 1886-1970 Munich, Prestel 2011 p. 256
A record of field trips and other explorations of a particular urban design element - the internal reserve - a 'pocket park' surrounded on all sides by residential housing but accessible by pedestrian pathways from the street. They are exclusive, secluded, sometimes neglected, sometimes celebrated, suburban spaces. This blog welcomes contributions: comments, images, memorabilia. Please email nicholsd@unimelb.edu.au
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
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Kabbera Central, Kelso, NSW
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