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The Odessa Cultural Palace is an excellent example of the first generation of cultural centers in the GDR.
Even if there was no uniform type of cultural palace, its design clearly stood out from other building projects. In the 1950s it was still strongly based on the Soviet model. There, classicism was considered the last great realistic era. The effect of the structure and facade was an essential criterion in the design. The central axis of the mighty main wing with an outside staircase, portico and side corner projections houses the expansive foyer and the large hall. The exterior design cites historicizing or antique forms.
The external shape and internal structure of the cultural centers of this era are clearly oriented towards classicist theater construction. The building is symmetrically laid out and axially aligned. The generous spatial concept highlights the significance of the cultural center as a place for joint political action and cultural experience. The monumental building therefore exemplifies the socio-political aspirations of the former GDR in the 1950s.
As in many socialist countries, the cultural centers played a special role in the construction work in the GDR. They fulfilled various educational and recreational tasks and were found in almost every city and many villages. As state-managed institutions, they were a central instrument of cultural and political education.
The building ensemble houses an originally furnished theater hall with 800 seats, a salon with around 200 seats, various smaller representative halls, an auditorium (without seats), a library, several meeting rooms and a spacious foyer with impressive staircases.
The cultural center was built between 1952 – 55.
Unfortunately the building has been empty for several years.
First a club took care of it. However, after many disagreements with the owner, he withdrew.
The building has been a listed building since September 1987.
Even if there was no uniform type of cultural palace, its design clearly stood out from other building projects. In the 1950s it was still strongly based on the Soviet model. There, classicism was considered the last great realistic era. The effect of the structure and facade was an essential criterion in the design. The central axis of the mighty main wing with an outside staircase, portico and side corner projections houses the expansive foyer and the large hall. The exterior design cites historicizing or antique forms.
The external shape and internal structure of the cultural centers of this era are clearly oriented towards classicist theater construction. The building is symmetrically laid out and axially aligned. The generous spatial concept highlights the significance of the cultural center as a place for joint political action and cultural experience. The monumental building therefore exemplifies the socio-political aspirations of the former GDR in the 1950s.
As in many socialist countries, the cultural centers played a special role in the construction work in the GDR. They fulfilled various educational and recreational tasks and were found in almost every city and many villages. As state-managed institutions, they were a central instrument of cultural and political education.
The building ensemble houses an originally furnished theater hall with 800 seats, a salon with around 200 seats, various smaller representative halls, an auditorium (without seats), a library, several meeting rooms and a spacious foyer with impressive staircases.
The cultural center was built between 1952 – 55.
Unfortunately the building has been empty for several years.
First a club took care of it. However, after many disagreements with the owner, he withdrew.
The building has been a listed building since September 1987.
