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Bauhaussiedlung Törten

A landmark of modern architecture.

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Dessau-Roßlau: First Steps10 pts

Dessau-Roßlau: Explorer25 pts

Dessau-Roßlau: Insider50 pts

At the Törten Housing Estate, you experience the visionary impact of the Bauhaus style up close. Designed by Walter Gropius, this settlement embodies the pursuit of functional, affordable living spaces. Here, you feel the spirit of an era that revolutionized architecture and continues to inspire today.

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Walter Gropius, the architect of the estate, is considered one of the pioneers of modern architecture.

Quick Facts

Architect: Walter Gropius
Heritage Status: Cultural Heritage Monument
Website: bauhaus-dessau.de/de/index.html

Guided Story

Can you feel the breeze through the open windows of these flat-roofed houses? That's exactly what the Bauhaus architects envisioned. Look to your right; there are the clean lines and flat roofs that were so revolutionary at the time. Just behind you is the Kreuzkirche—a striking contrast, don't you think? The Törten Housing Estate embodies the idea that good design should be accessible to everyone, not just the elite. Walter Gropius aimed to create affordable housing that was both functional and beautiful. It's fascinating how this vision remains relevant today. Take a stroll and let the blend of past and present wash over you.