On my trip to Berlin I visited Le Corbusier. Not only is this a very significant piece of architecture, but also the home of University of Sunderland lecturer Lothar Goetz. Lothar was kind enough to allow us access to the building and give us a tour of his flat and studio as well as providing us with information on the history of the Le Corbusier.
'Charles-Édouard Jeanneret (6 October 1887 – 27 August 1965), known as Le Corbusier, was a Swiss-French architect, designer, painter, urban planner, writer, and one of the pioneers of what is now called modern architecture. Dedicated to providing better living conditions for the residents of crowded cities, Le Corbusier was influential in urban planning.'
Since the design and build of these flats, the exterior architecture has remained the same. The colours on the outside are not allowed to be repainted, however they have been retouched over time. The middle floor, once meant for a communal area of shops, are now rented out as offices or workspaces. Lothar has one of these spaces himself, as a studio.
The complex is made up of single story and double story apartments. Most of which, do not hold the original interior. Lothars however, is exactly as it was when it first opened. Each floor is assigned a specific colour with each door painted to match.