Overview

• Doris Dörrie's new book 'Wohnen' offers insights into diverse living environments shaped by her global experiences in the USA, Japan, and Mexico.
• The book vividly contrasts extreme living conditions, from a roach-infested homeless shelter in New York to opulent luxury villas in Los Angeles.
• Dörrie's unconventional approach to interior design earned her the label 'Wohnverweigerin' after a candid living test in 'Die Zeit.'
• Her reflections are informed by her upbringing in post-war Hannover, marked by minimalistic living influenced by her parents' wartime experiences.
• After years of nomadic living, Dörrie has settled into a farmhouse in Oberbayern, blending global mementos with a newfound sense of stability.