Alfred Fischer (architect)
Alfred Fischer ( often: Alfred Fischer -Essen) ( born August 29, 1881 in Stuttgart, † April 10, 1950 in Murnau ) was a German architect.
Life
Alfred Fischer studied from 1900 to 1904 at the Technical University in Stuttgart architecture, including Theodor Fischer (with whom he was not related). In 1904 he passed the first state exam and worked 1905/1906 as an assistant city planner Ludwig Hoffmann in Berlin, and from 1906 to 1908 at Paul Schultze- Naumburg. In 1909 he became a teacher at the School of Art under William Dusseldorf circle. From 1911 to 1933 he headed the Craftsman and Arts and Crafts School in Essen, which later became known as the " Folkwang School". 1921, the title of professor, he was awarded an honorary doctorate in 1929 awarded him the Technical University of Hanover (as Dr. -Ing. Eh).
Fischer was a member of the Association of German Architects ( BDA) and board member of the Deutscher Werkbund ( DWB). In addition to his teaching, he worked as a freelance architect, for several years and in association with the government architect Richard Speidel. From 1920 to 1924, the later successful in Stuttgart architect Ludwig Eisenlohr was junior employee in Fischer's office.
After the change to the Nazis in 1933 Fischer had a proponent of modern architecture (see New Objectivity, New Building, Bauhaus ) and modern training concepts at his school increasingly difficult, he was initially granted leave soon and already transformed into early retirement. Fischer left food and moved to Murnau in Bavaria over, he seems his profession having worked there only to a small extent. In 1940 died his 1910 born son Heinz, who was also an architect. Fischer's only comprehensive publication, his book " House Shape ", appeared a short time before his death in April 1950.
Just the Ruhr owes Alfred Fischer numerous buildings, the important testimonies of the regional architectural history and recognized components of the industrial cultural heritage. In Gelsenkirchen, the " Alfred-Fischer - Place " is named near the Hans -Sachs -Haus after him. In Hamm- Heessen designed by Fischer former machine hall Zeche Sachsen was officially christened " Alfred - Fischer-Halle " after conversion to the meeting hall.
The Attribution " Alfred Fischer- food" based on the distinction to make at the same time in Karlsruhe architect Alfred Fischer.
Work
Buildings (selection)
Writings
- House Shape. Ways to design. Otto Maier Verlag, Ravensburg 1950.