#Apartment block #Zwickau #1930
Erlmühlenstraße 1, 3, 5, 7
08066
Zwickau,
Germany
Public transport: Talstraße
Today's use: abandoned
Description
The two identical blocks were built next to each other, arranged in a zigzag pattern. The longer middle sections are surrounded by two shorter blocks. The upper floor serves as an attic.
The attics are often only extended to half the width of the roof. It is not clear whether the remaining space was originally used as a roof terrace? It can be assumed that the terrace would face south and west and thus people would be able to take advantage of the best light conditions.
So far, houses no. 1 and 3 have been modernized on the outside.
Description
The two identical blocks were built next to each other, arranged in a zigzag pattern. The longer middle sections are surrounded by two shorter blocks. The upper floor serves as an attic.
The attics are often only extended to half the width of the roof. It is not clear whether the remaining space was originally used as a roof terrace? It can be assumed that the terrace would face south and west and thus people would be able to take advantage of the best light conditions.
So far, houses no. 1 and 3 have been modernized on the outside.
History
The houses were built in 1930 and 1931. The Heritage Institute points out, that they were planned as Notwohnungen. In English it would be translated into Emergency housing, meaning for people with small money. That's why, the houses are plain in design and comfort. Most probably the municipality commissioned the houses.
History
The houses were built in 1930 and 1931. The Heritage Institute points out, that they were planned as Notwohnungen. In English it would be translated into Emergency housing, meaning for people with small money. That's why, the houses are plain in design and comfort. Most probably the municipality commissioned the houses.
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