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1986 |
The works estate is put on the GDR's list of historical monuments |
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1990 |
The nitrogen works are privatized, its owners becoming also the owners of the estate |
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1991 |
Illegal attempt by the owners to disregard its status as a historical monument Concerted action by the Bauhaus, historical preservation authorities, municipal authorities, estate administration and the Industrial Garden Realm Association to reassert its status as a historical monument |
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1992 |
The first concepts and plans for renewal are made by the Bauhaus |
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1993 |
A pilot project for resident-oriented renewal of part of the estate is launched
with the support of the Monument Protection Foundation |
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1994 |
/ 95 Preparation and start of extensive renewal work |
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1996 |
The estate is acknowledged as the first project in the region of correspondence to the
Hannover EXPO 2000 |
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1997 |
/ 98 Public art events and theater performances take place in the estate |
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1999 |
Renewal work is completed |
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 before / 1991 |
revitalization instead of new settlements on the periphery - a housing
estate as a historical monument
Piesteritz estate is an instructive example of urban planning in the early 20th century; it
was completed between 1916 and 1919 (architects: O.R. Salvisberg/F. Gerlach). Piesteritz is
the traditional »counter-model« to the Törten estate in Dessau, a modern Bauhaus complex
erected in 1926-28 (architect: W.Gropius).
Completed during the First World War, Piesteritz estate is the incarnation of both romantic
idealization and a classic example of urban development. It was much discussed by experts and
presented at numerous exhibitions. Its value as a historical monument is undisputed both at
home and abroad.
Nevertheless, it was to have been subdivided and sold as individual properties in the wake of
the upheavals that shook East Germany in 1989. This decision was reversed thanks to the joint
efforts of the Bauhaus, the city of Dessau, an owners' association, architects and residents:
now one united organization supports the project and socially compatible renewal is to occur
as a historical monument between 1993 and 2000; it will be the first traffic-free estate in
the inventory.
Following the »concerted action« to preserve the historical estate, initial plans and ideas
of the Bauhaus provided the basis for a comprehensive renewal of what existed. Sponsored by
the Bayernwerke
München and supported by the city of Wittenberg and the Land of Saxony-Anhalt,
it was the first EXPO project in the region to present itself as a classic example of renewal
based on historical preservation and addressing the needs of the residents. Hence, the
development and renewal of the estate are a »walk-in« study book for residents and visitors
alike, as well as for experts and students.
after / 2000
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