Bauhaus Building, Dessau, 1925-1926: View from the northeast during construction 1925 - 1926

Editor: Here we see the Bauhaus Building in Dessau during its construction, a photograph from 1925-1926 taken by Photothek. I’m struck by the starkness of the structure against the bare landscape. What can you tell me about the building's significance within its socio-political context? Curator: This image offers a glimpse into the Bauhaus’s ambition to reshape society through design. Its austere facade was a deliberate rejection of the pre-war ornamental style, mirroring the school’s socialist ideals of functionalism and accessibility for the masses. Does this austerity resonate with you? Editor: Absolutely, it's almost a statement of intent. It’s interesting to view the building during construction - raw and unfinished. Curator: Precisely! It underscores the Bauhaus’s radical vision and its impact on modern architecture and design, which continues to shape our built environment and challenge established norms. Editor: I see it now. I hadn’t considered how literally it was building a new future.