2035. The Oceanic, Mombasa

 

Dear André,

The Oceanic Hotel in Mombasa was a remarkable

example of the "tropical modernism" in Africa.

It was built by German architect and urban planner 

Ernst May and demolished in 2000.

Best,

R

1808. Siedlung Höhenblick Frankfurt

Dear Paul,

A contemporary postcard featuring siedlung Höhenblick
in Frankfurt - Ginnheim. "Economic lobbies are the new authorities in urban planning. ...no wonder the architect 

is dismissive: I do not build as good as I can, but as bad 

as I must" (Ernst May)

Regards,
R

1565. Frankfurt A.M. Niederrad-Zickzackhausen

Dear Angela,

"Economic lobbies are the new authorities in urban planning. ... no wonder the architect is dismissive: 

I do not build as good as I can, but as bad as 

I must." (Ernst May)

Regards,
R