A man of concrete
Max Paul Eduard Berg (born April 17, 1870 in Stettin, died January 22, 1947 in Baden-Baden). He was fascinated by Gothic, inspired by expressionism, but his most famous projects are classic examples of modernism.
As an urban planner, he proposed dividing the city into zones according to their functions.
construction sketch (1910) by Max BergCentennial Hall
The pearl of Wrocław Modernism
On 28 June 1911, the project received a formal building permit. The function-driven form translated into specific construction solutions by Max Berg.
renovation of the Centennial Hall main slab (2009/2011)Centennial Hall
Engineers discreetly but steadily tapped on the forehead with their index finger. The concept was an absolute novelty, also because of the material used – reinforced concrete.
Max Berg's realised projects in Wroclaw (2020) by Max BergCentennial Hall
Max Berg's realised various projects in Wroclaw
📍 Here: Southern hydropower station on the Oder
Max Berg's realised projects in Wroclaw (2020) by Max BergCentennial Hall
Southern hydropower station on the Oder
📍 The Oder River
Max Berg's realised projects in Wroclaw (2020) by Max BergCentennial Hall
Northern hydroelectric power station on the Oder River
📍 The Oder River
Max Berg's realised projects in Wroclaw (2020) by Max BergCentennial Hall
Former gas reduction station building
📍 Nowadays it's Caffe Berg
Max Berg's realised projects in Wroclaw (2020) by Max BergCentennial Hall
Municipal infant hospital
📍 Hoene-Wrońskiego Street
Max Berg's realised projects in Wroclaw (2020) by Max BergCentennial Hall
Municipal infant hospital
📍Hoene-Wrońskiego Street
Max Berg's realised projects in Wroclaw (2020) by Max BergCentennial Hall
The building of the former Municipal Baths
📍 Wrocław
Max Berg's realised projects in Wroclaw (2020) by Max BergCentennial Hall
Chapel on the Osobowicki Cemetery in Wrocław
📍 Osobowicka Street
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