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Was architectural drawing in the GDR marked by distinctive features? The exhibition, containing over 140 works, explores the motives, visions and disappointments of several generations of GDR architects. Professional design drawings for specific building projects are juxtaposed with private drawings, which often express completely different visions and reflections.
Whether wind turbines or housing construction - planning projects are increasingly characterized by conflicts. However, the increase in conflicts is not limited to spatial planning: every debate about shaping the future today is burdened by fundamental conflicts about identity, belonging and truth. This issue (only available in German) reports on conflicts over LNG terminals on Rügen and in Wilhelmshaven, the supposed conflict between social and climate-friendly housing policy and how to deal with right-wing mobilization in cities.
The portal Stadt-Raum-Geschichte.de is part of the digital strategy of the Research Area "Contemporary History and Archives". The unique holdings of the Scientific Collections are gradually being made accessible there in digitalised form. Plans, photos and architectural designs can be searched for thematically and in a map view. The portal also provides insights into the research activities of the Research Area.