Álvaro Siza – Bonjour Tristesse Apartment

Built in 1987, the Bonjour Tristesse Apartment building was created for the Berlin International Building Exhibition of 1987. Siza, among other progressive architects, were selected to design the buildings for Berlin after the war and help create a new image for the city. While the housing project was intended to modernize the area, it seems to blend into the Soviet style aesthetic. At first glance, this building seems to blend in to the scene. It doesn’t stand out or pop to the eye. Yet, its oddity creates a mesmerizing experience that leads to uncovering more interesting features.

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