Neue Fassaden im Bestand

A comprehensive analysis of the preservation challenges faced by iconic steel and glass buildings, including UNESCO-recognized sites like the Fagus Factory in Alfeld, reveals that restoration, rehabilitation, and replacement are the three most effective strategies for maintaining their structural integrity and historical authenticity. The study documents 20 European and American buildings, showcasing advanced technological solutions to address severe defects in building fabric while balancing architectural design, building physics, and heritage conservation principles. By examining landmark structures such as Fallingwater House by Frank Lloyd Wright and the Farnsworth House by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, alongside the Fagus Factory and Bauhaus Building by Walter Gropius, this research provides a critical framework for preserving modernist architecture without compromising its original character.

Pottgiesser, U., & Ayón, A. (2019). Neue Fassaden im Bestand. https://doi.org/10.1515/9783035619324