Villa, 1932-1933: Elevation 1932 - 1933

Editor: Here we have Hanns Dustmann’s "Villa, 1932-1933: Elevation", an architectural drawing. Its streamlined form makes me think about the social housing projects of that era. What do you see in this piece? Curator: It reflects the International Style's utopian aspirations. Post-war Germany sought to redefine living spaces through functionalism and accessibility. Do you think this design embodies those goals, or is it leaning towards something more exclusive? Editor: I see both. The clean lines and open layout suggest accessibility, but it’s also a villa, implying a certain privilege. It’s a fascinating tension. Curator: Precisely. The image reveals not only architectural ideals but also the complex socio-political realities of the time, and how those get expressed in design. Editor: Thanks, I had not considered the social implications of design. Curator: Considering those implications lets us consider the ethics of architecture more closely.