Hans Hoffmann (1904–1995 · Architect)

was born in Berlin in 1904. After studying architecture, he joined the studio Taut & Hoffmann at the end of the 1920s. In the course of this collaboration with Bruno Taut, he was involved in various modern residential projects. His best-known works include the 1954-58 extensions to the Schillerpark Estate, which, by incorporating generously glazed loggias, living spaces and staircases, bridge the gap between the classic modernism of the 1920s and typical stylistic elements of the 1950s. The name "Glass-Hoffmann" quickly developed, which on the one hand refers to his most typical design feature, but at the same time distinguishes him from a Swiss colleague of the same name. Hoffmann later worked as an architect for the building and housing cooperative "1892eG", where he was also member of the board. In addition to the Schillerpark estate, he also created extensions for the Attillahöhe estate in Tempelhof, several residential buildings in Berlin and was also involved in the planning of the Charlottenburg-Nord residential area, which adjoins the Siemensstadt ring estate. In the context of the World Heritage Site, however, his delicately constructed "flower windows" in Schillerpark, are particularly noteworthy, because they serve as a climatic intermediate level and were thus part of an innovative energy management system which was further enhanced in the course of the restoration work.