Pappelhof (1929)

The most progressive project for a housing estate of the 1920s in Chemnitz

Description

This housing estate with several blocks and nine building parts with flat roofs is the most progressive settlement of the 1920s in Chemnitz. In the middle, the housing estate encloses a park that also has space for playgrounds and sports fields. The nine buildings with flat roofs are facing this park. Pappelhof means poplar yard, named after the tree poplar. The shape of the settlement viewed from above could evoke the name Iron yard (Bügeleisenhof).

Due to the insulating cladding on the houses, the proportions have changed a lot, as the windows now have wider window reveals.

History

This housing estate designed by Fred Otto was built between 1929 and 1931. A block of five houses at Heimgarten 99-107 was demolished in 2008, iven if the the housing estate is listed.

The close by Diesterweg School is part of the urban plan for this part of Chemnitz.

Sources

• Wikipedia Chemnitz Pappelhof