State and Architecture. Konstantin Päts’ Building Policy of 1934–1940 in Estonia
State and Architecture. Konstantin Päts’ Building Policy of 1934–1940 in Estonia

Summary/Abstract: The aim of the article is to highlight the general trend of the strengthening of state control over building activity and architecture in the second half of the 1930s under the ‘strong-hand’ state leadership of Konstantin Päts in Estonia. It was exemplified in the restructuring of building administration, the implementing of new building regulations, in creating new state organisations for architects and engineers, and in the reorganisation of architecture, education, etc. The article examines the personal initiative of the state leader and points out the main promoters of his building policy among architects.

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