Hugo Häring facts for kids

Hugo Häring (born May 11, 1882 – died May 17, 1958) was a German architect and writer. He is well-known for his ideas about "organic architecture." This means he believed buildings should be designed to fit their purpose and surroundings perfectly, almost like living things. He also played a big part in discussions about "functionalism" in architecture during the 1920s and 1930s. Functionalism is the idea that a building's design should mainly come from its function or use.

Who Was Hugo Häring?

Hugo Häring was born in Biberach an der Riß, which was part of the Kingdom of Württemberg at the time. He studied architecture with a famous architect named Theodor Fischer. Häring believed that every building should be special and designed for its exact location and the people who would use it.

Even though not many of his designs were built, he had a strong influence on his friend and fellow architect, Hans Scharoun. One of Häring's built designs was part of the Siemensstadt housing project in Berlin. This project was planned by Scharoun between 1929 and 1931.

His Unique Ideas About Architecture

Häring was a key figure in architectural debates. He focused on "organic architecture," which meant he thought buildings should grow naturally from their purpose. He also discussed "functionalism," where a building's shape and look come from its job.

He believed that a building should not just look good, but also work perfectly for what it's meant to do. This was a new and important way of thinking about design at the time.

Important Groups and Projects

Hugo Häring helped start two very important groups for architects. One was called The Ring, and the other was the CIAM. These groups brought together architects who wanted to create new, modern designs. They shared ideas and worked to change how buildings were made.

He was married to actress Emilia Unda in 1918. They later divorced, and he married actress Roma Bahn in 1950. Hugo Häring passed away in Göppingen when he was 76 years old.

Buildings Designed by Hugo Häring

Here are some of the buildings and projects that Hugo Häring helped design:

• 1922–1928: Gut Garkau in Scharbeutz
• 1926/1927: Buildings in the Onkel-Tom-Siedlung in Berlin-Zehlendorf
• 1929/1930: Ring-Siedlung in Berlin-Siemensstadt
• 1929–1931: Prinzenallee/Gotenburger Straße and Stockholmer Straße in Berlin-Gesundbrunnen
• 1931/1932: Duplex Vietingergasse 71/72 in the Wiener Werkbundsiedlung in Vienna-Lainz
• 1931/1932: Doppelhaus Engelbrechtweg 4 in the Wiener Werkbundsiedlung in Vienna-Lainz (This building was destroyed in 1945 and rebuilt by Roland Rainer)
• 1938: Landhaus v. Prittwitz in Tutzing
• 1950: Hugo-Häring-Häuser in Biberach an der Riß