Building on Kerstin Decker’s narrative, the book traces the architectural, political, and social transformations of the site, shedding light on the changing uses of the monastery church over the centuries. Maps, photographs, and drawings reveal different historical layers and invite readers to experience the city’s history directly within the urban landscape.
The publication emerged through a close collaboration between the author, picture editor, and designer as a kind of archaeological and design experiment. The Grey Monastery of Berlin thus offers a vivid approach to the city’s history—beyond the conventions of the traditional guidebook.
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Ruine der Franziskaner Klosterkirche
Klosterstraße 73a,
10179 Berlin