Marktdreieck (1971-76) in Waiblingen, Germany, by Wilfried Beck-Erlang

Beck-Erlang's house and office Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; 1964-66

Wilfried Beck-Erlang

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Architect’s House and Office by Wilfried Beck-Erlang _ 

Stuttgart, Germany, 1964-66

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architects: klaus gessler & wilfried beck erlang

completion: 1965

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384. Wilfried Beck-Erlang /// Architect’s house and office /// Stuttgart, Germany /// 1964-66

OfHouses guest curated by AMUNT: ”On a hill in the eastern part of Stuttgart, the architect designed his own office and residential building. The house is located next to a busy street leading to the city center, and the architect also had to tackle several difficulties on the steeply sloped, east-facing site. Beck-Erlang succeeded to unite working and living in a striking and rather unconventionally designed house that deals with the contradictory requirements of the view, the sloping site, the ventilation, and the need for quiet living and working conditions. The concrete construction and solid balustrades shield the house from the noise. For better sound protection, the large amounts of glazing facing the view are built as box-type (triple) windows. By staggering the house up the hill, a distinction is made between the office and residential areas, each with a separate entrance. The office is situated on the lower floors and the living area occupies the upper floors, oriented towards the garden in the west. The spatial layout is reflected on the exterior and strengthens the sculptural character of the house. Inside and outside interweave in a unique manner. Today the characteristic exposed concrete façade is obscured by a protective coating. Nevertheless, the timeless brutalist design and its materiality are still perceptible.” (Photos: © AMUNT, Marianne Götz, Beck-Erlang Archive. Source: Carsten Wiertlewski, “Beck-Erlang: Das Werk des Architekten Wilfried Max Beck”, 2014, pp. 234-47.)

House (1964-66) built for himself in Stuttgart, Germany, by Wilfried Beck-Erlang

House Dr H (1958-62) in Reutlingen, Germany, by Wilfried Beck-Erlang

The present book is an antiquarian treasure: „Beck-Erlang“, edited by Gisela Schultz and Frank Werner and published by Hatje Cantz in 1983. It is the first and for a long time only work catalogue of Wilfried Beck-Erlang (1924-2002), one of Germany‘s most interesting postwar architects. Beck-Erlang was an individualist whose work isn’t characterized by a signature style but a continuous search for the right solution for each building task. Projects like the Zürich-Vita-Haus or his own house and studio, both located in Stuttgart, are built manifestos of his sophisticated approach to architecture. Although the book only includes a short introduction by Frank Werner it provides, based on extensive plan and photographic material, an exciting overview of the work of an immensely creative architect. For deeper insights into Beck-Erlang’s life and work I strongly recommend Carsten Wiertlewski’s dissertation „Beck-Erlang - Das Werk des Architekten Wilfried Max Beck“ from 2012 which can be downloaded for free via e.g. the German National Library’s catalogue.

Municipal Theater (1959-64) in Bonn, Germany, by Wilfried Beck-Erlang

'Katholische Kirche Zum Guten Hirten', church Friedrichshafen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; 1958-62

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'Seniorenzentrum St. Vinzenz', home for the elderly; Wangen im Allgäu, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; 1966-70 (partially demolished)

Wilfried Beck-Erlang

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'Carl-Zeiss-Planetarium Stuttgart' Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; 1970-77

Wilfried Beck-Erlang

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City Hall tower, conversion Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; 1977

Wilfried Beck-Erlang

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Marktdreieck (1971-76) in Waiblingen, Germany, by Wilfried Beck-Erlang

School Center (1970-75) in Stuttgart, Germany, by Wilfried Beck-Erlang