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by Jan Engelke (Author)
No other form of housing is as popular, as abundant, and yet as controversial as the- single-family home. Instrumentalized in the pursuit of conservative political goals under the Adenauer governments, the format became a central component of urban planning concepts, providing an increasingly technologized living space that encouraged stereotypical gender roles and patriarchal, heteronormative family ideals. At the same time, the - single-family home was depicted as a perfect living space in the media. Drawing on the accessible and vivid "Homestories" featured in the Schöner Wohnen magazine, Das gro e Ziel: ein kleines Haus investigates the conditions behind the success of the single-family home and takes a critical look at its popularity during Germany's postwar economic recovery.
- Offers a critical analysis of the single-family home boom in West Germany during the 1960s and 70s
- Explores the media representation of single-family homes as the ideal living arrangement
- Includes background information on the popular home and lifestyle magazine Schöner Wohnen
Author Biography
Jan Engelke studied architecture in Zurich and Weimar, and completed his doctorate on private homeownership in post-war Germany and the Schöner Wohnen magazine at TU München. His research focuses on the transformation potential of existing buildings and on planning methods in the context of the climate crisis. He is a member of the architecture collective ANA.
