Jan-Werner Müller: Straße, Platz, Palast

Name: Review: Straße, Platz, Palast
Item: Straße, Platz, Palast : zur Architektur demokratischer Räume

Reviewed by Dr. Antje Flade, 2026-08-21

Cover Jan-Werner Müller: Straße, Platz, Palast ISBN 978-3-518-00135-6

Jan-Werner Müller: Straße, Platz, Palast : zur Architektur demokratischer Räume. Suhrkamp Verlag (Berlin) 2026. 267 pages. ISBN 978-3-518-00135-6. D: 20,00 EUR, A: 20,60 EUR, CH: 28,90 sFr.

Further information at DNB KVK GVK.
Table of contents at the DNB.

Buy from socialnet bookshop

There is a detailed German review for this work. Read here

Summary

This book is recommended for everyone—not just those who live in democracies and appreciate this form of government. It highlights how architecture and urban planning convey political messages.It highlights the fact that architecture and urban planning convey political messages. Using numerous examples from many countries, the author illustrates the connection between the built environment and the form of government. This applies to outdoor spaces—such as squares and streets—as well as the interiors of government buildings and their accessibility. The book is a plea for architecture and urban planning that strengthens democracy.

Review by
Dr. Antje Flade
Psychologin, Sachbuchautorin
Mailform

There are 61 Reviews of Antje Flade.

Cite this publication Buy reviewed work

Copyright
This review, like all other content on socialnet, is protected by copyright. If you are interested in using it, please make an agreement with us beforehand. The editorial staff of the reviews will be happy to answer any further questions and make arrangements.

Support socialnet reviews through donations
You find these and other reviews helpful for your work? Then please help us to further expand the socialnet reviews with a donation: Make a tax-deductible donation to our partner Förderverein Fachinformation Sozialwesen e.V. with the keyword "Rezensionen"!

To the reviews overview