East vs West: German Architecture in the Post-War Period
Following the devastation of the Second World War, the two halves of Germany faced a massive challenge - reconstruction of a ruined nation. The Germans were however assisted by their allies, being NATO and the Warsaw Pact, and these two power blocs' aid resulted in some very divergent architecture in the eastern and western halves of Germany. While brutalism reigned in the east, the dominant style of the Soviet Union, West Germany enjoyed more eclectic and inspired building projects enabled by the liberalised construction industry.
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The construction industry is among the most unpredictable and volatile industries at the best of times. The industry has taken a hard hit following the COVID-19 pandemic that has wreaked havoc all over the world. As regions and workplaces open and close with the aim to slow and stop the virus’s spread, most projects have been delayed and others even cancelled. To survive such uncertain times, businesses need to embrace flexibility as part of the business.
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