Erich Mendelsohn (1887 - 1953) was one of the most versatile architects
of the 20th century. His work reconciles the opposites of organic and
rational building, of technological innovation and a regionalist
attitude, of individual form and universal expression. He fled from
Germany in 1933 via England and Palestine to the USA, and his work
remains influential to this day.
This comprehensive monograph documents all 70 of Mendelsohn's known
completed buildings through text and images. In two essays, it also
looks at his design approach and his life. A newly compiled register
lists all of his unbuilt projects. The publication also contains
numerous new photography by Carsten Krohn, newly drawn plans and
historical illustrations.