Bruno Taut

German architect (1880–1938), known for expressionist and modernist designs.

Biography

Born in Königsberg, Taut studied at Royal Technical Higher School in Berlin. He worked in Germany and Turkey.

Architectural Philosophy

Taut’s philosophy embraced expressionism and modernism, using color and glass to create utopian spaces.

Core Contributions

• Specialized in expressionism and residential architecture.
• Notable works:
  • Glass Pavilion (Cologne, 1914, cultural).
  • Horseshoe Estate (Berlin, 1925, residential).
  • Ankara University Faculty of Language (1937, educational).

Architectural Connections

• Western European: German expressionist tradition.
• Residential: Housing estates.
• Cultural: Pavilions.

Influence and Legacy

Taut’s colorful designs influenced modernist architecture, impacting architects like Walter Gropius. His work inspired utopian visions.

Related Architects & Works

Walter Gropius (related architect), Erich Mendelsohn (related architect), Colored Glass (element), Modern (period)