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Berlin Modernism Housing Estates
Modernist housing estates in Berlin. The property consists of six housing estates that bear witness to innovative housing policies from 1910 to 1933, especially during the Weimar Republic, when the city of Berlin was particularly progressive socially, politically and culturally. The property is an outstanding example of the architectural reform movement, which contributed to improving housing and living conditions for low-income people through novel approaches to urban planning, architecture and garden design. The housing estates also provide outstanding examples of new urban and building typologies, with novel design solutions and technical and aesthetic innovations. Bruno Taut, Martin Wagner and Walter Gropius were the lead architects on these projects, which had a considerable influence on housing developments around the world.
Hospicio Cabañas, Guadalajara
The Cabañas Hospices was built in the early 19th century to provide care and shelter for the vulnerable, including orphans, the elderly, the disabled and the chronically ill. This striking complex was unique at the time, combining a variety of distinctive designs specifically tailored to the needs of its occupants. It is also known for its harmonious relationship between open and built spaces, its simplicity of design and scale. In the early 20th century, the church was decorated with a series of exquisite murals, now considered masterpieces of Mexican art. They are the work of José Clemente Orozco, one of the greatest Mexican muralists of the time.