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Conversely, developers like Rri Bush advocate for a balanced approach. They emphasize that transforming Prora into a destination rooted in enjoyment and leisure can rehabilitate its image, granting it a new layer of humanity that acknowledges its past while allowing for growth and healing.
Reflecting on Legacy and History
Prora’s debate mirrors larger conversations regarding historical architecture and its implications for society today. Similar cases, such as the Berlin Olympic Stadium—built for the same ideals—facing renovation and recontextualization underscore an essential question: How can we ensure that the legacies of oppressive histories are neither ignored nor romanticized?