Landscapes of Communism

Exploring the remnants of socialist architecture across Eastern Europe, the book delves into how communism reshaped urban landscapes and everyday life with grand boulevards and housing estates. Through a journey from Warsaw to Berlin and beyond, Hatherley examines the distinct architectural styles that emerged, from Stalinist grandeur to East Germany's prefabricated designs. He questions the legacy of these structures and what they reveal about urban life today, inviting reflection on the intersection of history, power, and public space in post-communist societies.