Bauen+Wohnen, 1, 1957

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Emil Maurer
Swiss graphic designer active in mid-century typography and corporate communication. Explore related designers including Max Bill and Carlo Vivarelli. See also International Typographic Style and Swiss graphic design history.
Bauen+Wohnen
Bauen+Wohnen was a Swiss architecture and design magazine focused on modern housing, urbanism, interiors, and architectural theory.

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Bauen+Wohnen, 1, 1957. Graphic design by Emil Maurer
Bauen+Wohnen, 1, 1957. Graphic design by Emil Maurer
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