Architectural Longage: Villa Ahxner and Urban Planning Congress

This lecture delves into the architectural concepts of Villa Ahxner in Stockholm, the International Housing and Urban Planning Congress in Vienna, and the principles of space organization by architect Hans Schmidt. It explores the architectural movements of the early 20th century, including the International Congress of Modern Architecture (C.I.A.M.) and the socialist architectural ideals. The lecture discusses the importance of space as a fundamental element in architecture, emphasizing the need for harmony between architectural elements. It also touches upon the challenges faced by socialist architecture in finding its unique artistic character. References to key figures like Le Corbusier, Walter Müller-Wulkow, and Sigfried Giedion are made throughout the presentation.