Photographenatelier Gebr. Dransfeld; Carl Dransfeld; Parf黰fabrik Scherk; Berlin-Steglitz; silver gelatine paper; black and white positive process; Image size: Height: 22;30 cm; Width: 17;00 cm; Architectural photography; Factory building; Das Photoatelier Gebr. Dransfeld was founded in Berlin in 1902 by the trained lithographer Carl Dransfeld and his brother; the painter Adolf Dransfeld; and moved to Hamburg in 1904. Building director Fritz Schumacher commissioned the Dransfeld brothers to document the public buildings he had constructed since 1909. This prestigious commission established the Dransfeld brothers as leading architectural photographers in 1920s Hamburg. Among the architects for whom the studio worked were Fritz H鰃er; Martin Elsaesser; Distel & Grubitz or the Gerson brothers. With their photograph of the Chile House designed by H鰃er; Carl and Adolf Dransfeld created an icon of architectural photography. By creating a strong view from below and using a wide-angle lens; they reinforced the expressionist character of the building's top; thus contributing significantly to the popularity of modern brick architecture. The photograph of the perfume factory in Berlin-Steglitz; also built according to H鰃er's plans in 1926/27; follows similar design principles. (Sven Schumacher)