Vandelay

Architects and practices · The Vandelay collection

Peter Behrens

Start with AEG turbine factory in Berlin. Compare the selected works below, explore their architectural themes and follow a city guide to discover more.

2 buildings in this collection · 1 city · 1 country

AEG turbine factory, Berlin
AEG turbine factory Berlin

Selected works

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Architectural context

About Peter Behrens

Peter Behrens (1868–1940) was a German architect and industrial designer who is considered a founding figure of modern architecture. His Berlin studio was a training ground for three of the 20th century's most important architects: Walter Gropius, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and Le Corbusier. The catalogue holds 2 of his works in Berlin.

The AEG Turbine Factory (1909) is a landmark of industrial architecture: a monumental steel-and-glass hall with a hexagonal concrete portal that gave factory production the dignity of a temple. It is widely regarded as the first modern industrial building. Haus Lewin is a residential work in the Neue Sachlichkeit style. Behrens's role as AEG's corporate designer — creating everything from factory buildings to logos to electric kettles — made him the first architect to define an entire corporate identity.

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Where to explore

Cities with documented works credited to Peter Behrens. Counts refer to this collection; links open the broader city guides.

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Before you explore

Is this a complete list of works?
No. This is Vandelay’s selected collection of 2 buildings credited to Peter Behrens. The catalogue includes collaborations and does not represent a complete body of work.
Can I visit the buildings?
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How can I correct a credit or suggest a work?
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