Disorder in the Scribes' Sanctuary
In the "Ley-Bude" exhibition, photographers Enver Hirsch and Philipp Meuser showcase a profound perspective on the transformation of makeshift homes by residents post-World War II. The photographers note the oddities they discovered in these dwellings, such as upside-down lamps, windows squeezed under roofs, and peculiar staircases leading to second floors.
The inconsistencies led the photographers to question the authenticity of the structures. Upon closer inspection, they found that the timber construction appeared to be painted on, suggesting an intricate individual design process rather than a traditional approach.
Initially, the photographers stumbled upon one of these unusual dwellings by chance and decided to take it as a project. As they dug deeper into the history of these dwellings, they discovered that they were known as "Ley-Buden," the only civilian buildings allowed to be erected during World War II in the German Reich.
The "Ley-Buden" dwellings served an essential purpose during the war, offering emergency shelter for civilians amidst aerial bombings. The "Hinz&Kunzt vendors" are integral to the project, selling the latest issue of their magazine on Hamburg's streets. Interested readers abroad can subscribe to a print version.
The photographers' discovery of the "Ley-Buden" dwellings led them to delve into a new home-and-garden lifestyle series, capturing the unique features and intricate designs of these makeshift homes. As they showcased their work in the "Ley-Bude" exhibition, enquiries about the authenticity of these structures sparked further investigation, revealing the distinctive lifestyle of the residents post-World War II.
